Tūī have a display flight, in which they fly upwards above the canopy, and then make a noisy, near-vertical, dive back into the canopy. Tūī play a very important role in the dynamics of New Zealand forests because they are one of the most common pollinators of flowering plants, and also disperse the seeds of trees with medium-sized fruits.

It is an endemic passerine bird of New Zealand, and the only species in the genus Prosthemadera. It is one of the largest species in the diverse Australasian honeyeater family Meliphagidae, and one of two living species of that family found in New Zealand, the other being the New Zealand bellbird (Anthornis melanura).

You will recognise them by their distinctive white tuft under their throat and noisy wingbeats. They are important pollinators of many native trees and will fly large distances, especially during winter for their favourite foods.

Tui have a display flight, in which they fly upwards above the canopy, and then make a noisy, near-vertical, dive back into the canopy. Tui play a very important role in the dynamics of New Zealand forests because they are one of the most common pollinators of flowering plants, and also disperse the seeds of trees with medium-sized fruits.

2019年6月2日 · Tui are acrobatic and loud fliers. You can hear them flapping and flying around in the forest even if you don’t see them. Or you may get to watch their antics as they fly around …

2021年3月15日 · Tūī are one of New Zealand’s most recognisable birds. Many a Kiwiana print or cushion features this gorgeous bird. Here’s a rundown of things you may not know about tui.

The Tui is one of New Zealand’s most remarkable birds. It’s considered an intelligent bird on a level with parrots. And the foot-long Tui is a stunner, feathered in black with a blue iridescent sheen. A lacy white collar adorns its nape, and a distinctive white feather tuft puffs out from its neck like an ascot.

Tui are unique to New Zealand and belong to the honeyeater family, which means they feed mainly on nectar from flowers of native plants such as kowhai, puriri, rewarewa, kahikatea, pohutukawa, rata and flax. Tui contribute a valuable role in the pollination of many native plants and trees. Occasionally they will eat insects too.

Tui, Prosthermadera novaeseelandiae, found in New Zealand Birds' bird gallery section, includes general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, where to find them and other useful and interesting information.

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