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 Before Mammals were brought to New Zealand, the Tieke (saddleback) was one of the most common birds in native forests on both main islands, but by 1900 they were only found on a few off-shore islands. The birds have a beautiful red patch over their back, which is where their name is derived. Tieke are one of three wattlebird species in the world, one of which (the Huia) is now extinct.