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Tui

Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae

Least Concern
Wingspan
29.6 cm
Weight
135.5 g
Family
Meliphagidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 29.6 cm 11.7 in
Weight 135.5 g 4.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 11-23 days.

Clutch Size

2-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
Genus Prosthemadera
Species Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae

Distribution

Tui has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tui endangered?
The Tui has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tui nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 11-23 days.
How big is the Tui?
The Tui has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 135.5 g.
What order and family does the Tui belong to?
The Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Meliphagidae.

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