Ghosts · EX Extinct
Huia
Heteralocha acutirostris
A striking New Zealand wattlebird in which male and female grew utterly different beaks — its tail feathers so prized they helped hasten its end.
EX · Extinct
Overview
A striking New Zealand wattlebird in which male and female grew utterly different beaks — its tail feathers so prized they helped hasten its end.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Aves · Passeriformes |
| Family | Callaeidae |
| Range | New Zealand |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Males and females had dramatically different bill shapes.
- Its white-tipped tail feathers became fashionable adornments.
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art print
Huia art print
Museum-grade art print from the Huia plate.
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notebook
Huia notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Huia plate.
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