The Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is an endemic passerine bird of New Zealand. It is one of the largest members of the diverse honeyeater family.The name Tui is from the Maori language name tūī and is the species' formal common name. The plural is simply 'Tui', following Māori usage.
There are two species of native pigeon: the New Zealand pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) known to the Maori as kererū. Large birds with large bills, Kererū can measure up to 51 cm from tail to beak, and weigh about 650 g. Although the kererū was traditionally hunted for its meat and feathers, hunting of the bird is now illegal.
Great captures, Thanks for the information, you are very knowledgeable about the birds you have seen. Glad you had such an enjoyable holiday, lovely seeing all your photos
