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Fernbird (scientific name).

Taxonomy
Genus Poodytes according to and. Genus Bowdleria according to. Check IOC World Bird list.

There are six fully protected sub-species of New Zealand fernbird:

M. p. punctatus (South Island fernbird) M. p. vealeae (North Island fernbird) M. p. stewartianus (Stewart Island fernbird) M. p. wilsoni (Codfish Island fernbird) M. p. caudatus (Snares fernbird)

Megalurus rufescens (the Chatham fernbird) is believed to have become extinct circa 1900.

Natural History
The birds nest in sedges or other vegetation close to the ground, making a deep woven cup of dried rushes lined with feathers. Breeding occurs from September to February, producing clutches of 2-3 pinkish-white eggs with brown or purple speckles.

Conservation
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