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Tui

Genus:  Prosthemadera Novaeseelandiae

Size:  31cm
 
Notes:  This native species is well distributed throughout plantation forests. It feeds on insects, berries and nectar from the native understorey and its distinctive song is easily recognised. Two to four eggs are laid in nests in the tree canopies.
    



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