Piopio
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Scientific name | Turnagra |
|---|---|
| Extinction status | Extinct |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Passerine |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Old World orioles |
| Lower classifications | South Island piopio |
| North Island piopio | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2969711 |
About Piopio
The piopios 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 piopios had only a coincidental, passing resemblance to the thrush family.