- Conservation status
- Doing OK
Miromiro live throughout Aotearoa – from Te Tai Tokerau Northland to Rakiura Stewart Island. They're curious little birds and the males have striking black, yellow and white plumage.
Another name for miromiro is 'torotoro', which means 'spy' or 'scout' and refers to the way the birds suddenly appear in the forest as if from nowhere like spies. Miromiro are attracted to us humans as we mix up soil and disturb insects for them to feed on.
Campaign Manager
ASB
Introducing our tiny titan: miromiro
Also known as the tomtit, this cheeky, chirpy native is not endangered, but that doesn't mean it's not important; this is an endemic species that's threatened by land mammals like rats and needs our protection. Miromiro flit about the legs of hikers, scooping up insects giving it a Te Reo name that means 'to twist or move quickly'. The South Island male miromiro proudly wears the ASB colours so we're jumping in to support our wee mate and we want your help! We’re backing miromiro for #BirdOfTheYear – our aim: 3,000 votes (and we’d LOVE you to donate as well so Forest & Bird can keep up their awesome work!)
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