Tūī is the name of one of New Zealand’s finest songbirds. It is a type of honeyeater, about 1 foot (30 centimeters) long, that looks like a starling. The plumage is green with purplish reflections. Below the black throat are two tufts of white-circled feathers. Tūī eat fruit, insects, and nectar, mainly in forests, but also visit suburban areas to feed. The tūī is an excellent mimic of other birds.
