- Conservation status
- In some trouble
Pīhoihoi are slender, small to medium-sized, long-tailed songbirds that are common in rough open habitats from the coastline to alpine shrublands. They walk or run, characteristically flicking their tail up and down whenever they stop walking, or when perched. Pīhoihoi are friendly and don't mind people getting close. They’re omnivores, eating grain, seeds and small bugs.
Campaign Manager
Alex Drummond
We’re backing the Pīhoihoi / Pipit — the humble battler of the bird world. No flashy feathers, no fuss. Just a steady tail flick, a love for long walks, and the quiet grit to thrive where others won’t. It roams Aotearoa’s rugged hills like a true local — grounded, loyal, and always getting the mahi done. The bird version of your best mate
This Bird of the Year, you’ve got five votes. Make space for the one that walks the talk.
Vote Pīhoihoi.
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