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This lovely tui amongst the Pohutakawa flowers has a sorta Christmas vibe, so it seemed an appropriate time to upload it.

The talented tui is one of our most charasmatic birds. One of the three honeyeater species, it is closely related to the Bellbird (featured earlier). The two frequently share habitat and have similar diets. They also have similar songs. The tui, however, is more of an improvisor and creator - he likes to combine other sounds into his melody - telephones, house alarms, dogs barking etc. At least one tui in captivity has learned how to talk. Tuis used to be widespread throughout the country, but now their range is rather more limited. They still have their strongholds, however. In Russell (Bay of Islands) it seems there is a tui for almost every tree and you are surrounded by a symphony of their melodies - although it can be rather overwelming!

Description
This lovely tui amongst the Pohutakawa flowers has a sorta Christmas vibe, so it seemed an appropriate time to upload it.

The talented tui is one of our most charasmatic birds. One of the three honeyeater species, it is closely related to the Bellbird (featured earlier). The two frequently share habitat and have similar diets. They also have similar songs. The tui, however, is more of an improvisor and creator - he likes to combine other sounds into his melody - telephones, house alarms, dogs barking etc. At least one tui in captivity has learned how to talk. Tuis used to be widespread throughout the country, but now their range is rather more limited. They still have their strongholds, however. In Russell (Bay of Islands) it seems there is a tui for almost every tree and you are surrounded by a symphony of their melodies - although it can be rather overwelming!