...has a beautiful clear song - "like a bell". Being a Honey Eater like the Tui http://www.pbase.com/britestar/image/112641844, the Korimako also dines on flower nectar and fruits.
Leg bandings help New Zealand conservationists track individuals to see how well the species is doing on Tiritiri Matangi Island which is home to a healthy population.

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