Piopio (bird)
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The piopio or turnagras are an extinct genus of passerine birds in the family Oriolidae, that were endemic to New Zealand. Sometimes described as New Zealand thrushes, the piopio had only a coincidental, passing resemblance to the thrush family.
Quick Facts Piopio Temporal range: Holocene, Scientific classification ...
Piopio Temporal range: Holocene | |
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North Island piopio in front, South Island piopio at rear | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Oriolidae |
Genus: | †Turnagra Lesson, 1837 |
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