Stitchbird, Hihi – Notiomystis cincta (male)
Vulnerable and now found only on predator-free island reserves. All are descended from one population on Little Barrier Island. Current populations are maintained with the help of supplemental feeding.
This bird has a green over a blue band on its left leg.
References
– Robertson et al. The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (Penguin Random House New Zealand, 2015), plate 77
– New Zealand Birds Online: nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/stitchbird
Posted by cotinis on 2024-02-27 14:34:06
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