Chatham Islands bellbird
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The Chatham Islands bellbird or kōmako is an extinct species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was endemic to the Chatham Islands.
Anthornis.melanocephalus
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Chatham Island bellbird (Anthornis melanocephala) specimen from the Auckland Museum collection.
New Zealand bellbird
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The New Zealand bellbird, also known by its Māori language names korimako, makomako and kōmako, is a medium-sized species of honeyeater endemic to New Zealand. It has been the only living member of th
Chatham Islands bellbird
…or kōmako is an extinct species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It was endemic to the Chatham Islands. In appearance it was very similar to the New Zealand bellbird (Anthornis melanura) but was considerably larger. Also the whole of the head and neck was brightly glossed in purplish or steel-blue. The kōmako nested…
New Zealand bellbird male Tiritiri Matangi
Illustration of male (right) and female bellbirds by J. G. Keulemans, 1888
Illustration of the bellbird by Charles Heaphy, 1853
Female (left) and male (right)