Korimako, the bellbird

Bellbirds/korimako (Anthornis melanura melanura) are honeyeaters and, for this reason, are important to New Zealand forests: they pollinate the flowers of many species of trees and shrubs. They feed on fruits as well, which means they’re also important in dispersing the seeds of different native plants. The song of the bellbird is full of pure ringing notes. Bellbirds blend in well in native forests and it may be that you hear them more than you see them. Tui often imitate bellbird song, so if you don’t see the bird that’s singing, you may not be sure what you’re hearing. If you hear grunts and wheezes thrown in, it’s most likely a tui, bellbirds stick to the pure bell-like notes.
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