Tui
Description
A Tui (Prosthermadera novaeseelandiae) specimen mounted sitting on a branch. The specimen is boxed in a black wooden container with a Perspex front.
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The
Tui
is
an
endemic
bird
to
New
Zealand.
They
are
fairly
common
in
forest
and
suburban
areas.
They
are
aggressive
birds
and
will
defend
flowering
trees.
They
eat
nectar
and
honeydew
but
depending
on
the
season
will
also
eat
fruits.
They
are
important
pollinators
for
many
native
plants.
Accession number
A98.740
Collection type
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