The family , commonly known as New Zealand wrens, represents one of the most evolutionarily significant lineages in the avian world . These birds are the sister group to all other passerines (songbirds), making them a "living fossil" lineage that provides a unique window into the early evolution of half of all living bird species . Taxonomy and Diversity
Evaluation of counting methods for monitoring populations of ... - PMC acanthisittidae
New Zealand's smallest bird; still relatively common in forested areas . The family , commonly known as New Zealand
A specialist of high-altitude alpine zones; currently listed as Endangered . commonly known as New Zealand wrens
rock wrens have become increasingly rare, largely due to unsustainable predation by invasive mammalian predators [12,16]. PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)