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).

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.

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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. The bird gallery links to in-depth descriptions of most New Zealand birds.

Discover the New Zealand Tūī / kōkō native bird. Learn about the Tui birds unique appearance, enchanting song, habitat, conservation efforts. Tui, an iconic symbol of the NZ's biodiversity

2021年3月15日 · 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. It is endemic to New Zealand (only breeds here in NZ) and is one of our most iconic birds.