Bellbird (6/23)

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A bellbird about to feed on the nectar of a New Zealand flax plant. He is an efficient pollinator of many native plants, evidenced by the orange-yellow pollen on his crown.

Scientific name
Anthornis melanura
Common names
bellbird, New Zealand bellbird, korimako, makomako
Location
Tiritiri Matangi Island, Auckland, New Zealand
Photo ID
12586