New Zealand Tui

Welcome to New Zealand Tui, your gateway to the captivating world of one of Aotearoa's most iconic native birds. This close-up captures the essence of the Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) in exquisite detail, highlighting the intricate, lace-like feathers around her throat—often called the "parson's collar" for its distinctive white tuft against iridescent blue-black plumage. Native to New Zealand's forests and gardens, the Tui is renowned for its melodious song, clever mimicry, and vital role in pollinating native flora like the Kowhai tree. Elegantly captured by Steve Couper in lush NZ landscapes.