glossy black body; white tuft of neck feathers (New Zealand; 2005-06-22)
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Tui
Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae
Native Range:
Australian Region
Notes:
this rather peculiar-looking honeyeater is endemic to New Zealand; seemingly very intelligent, as caged birds can learn to imitate human speech (much as do parrots); also issues many vocalizations in nature; males are highly territorial; inhabits dense forests where its short wings give it excellent maneuverability in flight.
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