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Tūī feeding

Tūī on a native tree, feeding from fruit.

Tūī and other birds (bellbirds, kererū and weka) feed on fruit from native trees. These birds assist in the seed dispersal process, allowing seed germination to occur.

Rights: Image courtesy of Ngā Manu Images

Published: 08 July 2010Size: 6.13 MB

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