The New Zealand Tūī is a remarkable and iconic bird, instantly recognizable by its iridescent blue-green and bronze plumage and the striking white throat tufts (poi) it proudly displays. A member of the honeyeater family, it is a vital pollinator for many native plants.

Famed for its complex and melodious song, the Tūī is a masterful vocalist. It possesses a unique double voice box, allowing it to produce an incredible array of clicks, cackles, creaks, and bell-like notes. It is also a skilled mimic, often incorporating the calls of other species into its repertoire.

Though once threatened, Tūī are now a common sight in forests, suburbs, and gardens across the North, South, and offshore islands, their energetic and territorial nature making them a lively and beloved part of Aotearoa's soundscape.