Tui
Tuis are abundant throughout NZ. They resemble parrots in their ability to imitate human speech. The tui has 2 voiceboxes which explains their noisy & unusual vocalizations.
They have notes like a bell bird with clicks & clacks, timber-like groans & wheezing sounds. Tuis are members of the honey eater family & thus their primary diet is nectar. They have a curved bill & long tongue – perfect for extracting nectar.