The riroriro or grey warbler (Gerygone igata) often sneaks under the radar unless your ear is attuned to the male’s call, or you recognise its little upturned bill.
But this is one of the most common endemic birds, regularly heard across central Tāmaki Makaurau. You’ll find them in gardens, parks and reserves, often flitting around the tips of branches feeding (exclusively) on insects. As ever, we encourage you to record sightings on eBird.
Visit New Zealand Birds Online for more on riroriro.