The tūī (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is a medium-sized bird native to New Zealand. It is blue, green, and bronze coloured with a distinctive white throat tuft (poi). It is an endemic passerine bird of New Zealand, and the only species in the genus Prosthemadera.

Tūī are boisterous, medium-sized, common and widespread bird of forest and suburbia – unless you live in Canterbury. They look black from a distance, but in good light tūī have a blue, green and bronze iridescent sheen, and distinctive white throat tufts (poi).

The tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is a native passerine bird of New Zealand. 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.

Tūī can be found throughout the three main islands of New Zealand. They are scarce only in drier, largely open, country east of the Southern Alps. They live in native forests, bush reserves, and bush remnants. The Chatham Islands tui is a threatened subspecies of tūī.

2019年6月2日 · A tui is one of New Zealand’s most unique looking and sounding birds. These 9 tui facts will teach you about this iconic bird. The forests of New Zealand are filled with unique plants and animals.

Free, global bird ID and field guide app powered by your sightings and media. A large, dark nectar feeder endemic to New Zealand. Easily distinguished by two curled white feather tufts (“poi”) visible on the throat. Tail and wings have blue, purple, and green iridescence.

2024年7月13日 · Explore the diverse habitats of the Tūī, New Zealand's native bird, and learn how to attract and support their population in gardens, forests, and urban areas.

2024年10月3日 · The tui bird (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is one of New Zealand’s most fascinating and unique avian species. With its striking plumage, melodious song, and important role in pollination, the tui has captured the hearts of …

2021年3月15日 · Here’s a rundown of things you may not know about tui. Standing at over 30cm tall this beautiful, but boisterous bird has iridescent blue/green head and wings, and distinctive white neck tufts which originally led it to be called the parson bird by the early settlers.

2024年7月5日 · The tūī, a native bird of New Zealand, showcases stunning iridescent feathers and a unique white throat tuft. Let’s learn about intriguing world of the tūī, offering insights into its habits, role in the ecosystem, and its cultural significance. Size: Medium-sized, 27 …