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Stitchbird, Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand

Previously categorized as a honeyeater along with the tui and bellbird, the stitchbird is now classed as the only member of its own family, the Notiomystidae. The stitchbird's nearest relative appears to be New Zealand wattlebirds, such as kokako.

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Filename: Stitchbird 07_H7C0821.jpg
Copyright: Kimball Chen
Image Size: 4347x2899 / 8.0MB; Stitchbird Notiomystis cincta Hihi Tiritiri Matangi endemic bird forest canopy New Zealand vulnerable

Previously categorized as a honeyeater along with the tui and bellbird, the stitchbird is now classed as the only member of its own family, the Notiomystidae. The stitchbird's nearest relative appears to be New Zealand wattlebirds, such as kokako.