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New Zealand Saddleback Merino Wool Dress Socks NZNC

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SKU:
9057
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9421025114274
MPN:
9057
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  • 5
    Excellent socks

    I have been wearing these socks for at least 15 years and they have just got a hole! They are warm, look good, wash really well and I know they will last FOREVER. I have just bought 6 pairs to see me through the next 15 years!

1 Review

  • 5
    Excellent socks

    I have been wearing these socks for at least 15 years and they have just got a hole! They are warm, look good, wash really well and I know they will last FOREVER. I have just bought 6 pairs to see me through the next 15 years!

Description

The Saddleback Tieke merino wool blend dress socks are part of our Kiwiana inspired pictorial socks featuring imagery of New Zealand native flora and fauna. These make great souvenirs or gifts for family and friends here and overseas, because they are lightweight and low cost to post. We ship almost anywhere in the world!

Features of Saddleback Dress Socks

  • 75% Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Lycra
  • Proudly made in New Zealand at Norsewood
  • One Size Fits Most Adults

Size Guide - NZ/UK 5-10 mens, US 6-11, Euro 37-43, NZ Womens 6-11

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The saddleback or tīeke belongs to New Zealand's unique wattlebird family, an ancient group which includes the endangered kōkako and the extinct huia.

Quick facts

  • There are two species: North Island saddleback (Philesturnus rufusater) and South Island saddleback (P. carunculatus).
  • The most endangered of the two species is the South Island saddleback, with only 650 birds in existence.
  • It is a medium sized bird, and adults of both sexes have similar plumage.
  • A main feature is a conspicuous chestnut-coloured saddle on its back, but it also has chestnut on the tip of its tail, a black bill, black legs, and orange, 'fleshy' wattles either side of its throat.
  • Young South Island saddleback/tÄ«eke (less than 15 months old) have a different plumage from adults. They are entirely dark brown with smaller wattles.
  • South Island birds assume a saddleback marking by the end of the second moult.
  • North Island birds assume a saddleback marking before they leave the nest.
  • Juveniles are known as "jack-birds".
  • Saddlebacks are very vocal birds. The males have a repertoire of melodious calls that they use during mating and in territorial disputes.
  • The male has larger wattles than the female.
  • Size: 25cm
  • Weight: males 80 grams, females 70 grams.