New Zealand Bellbird

Anthornis melanura · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
nezbel1, BELL, NZBE

About the New Zealand Bellbird

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 the genus Anthornis since the Chatham bellbird went extinct in the early 20th century. The bellbird's closest living relative is the only other New Zealand honeyeater, the tūī. The bellbird forms a significant component of the famed New Zealand dawn chorus of birdsong, which was much noted by early European settlers. Exceptional singing abilities were already observed by Captain James Cook, who described its song as "like small bells most exquisitely tuned".

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyHoneyeaters (Meliphagidae)
SpeciesAnthornis melanura
Species Codesnezbel1, BELL, NZBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the New Zealand Bellbird belong to?

The New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the New Zealand Bellbird?

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 the genus Anthornis since the Chatham bellbird went extinct in the early 20th century. The bellbird's ...

Where can I report a New Zealand Bellbird sighting?

You can log sightings of New Zealand Bellbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nezbel1, or on iNaturalist.