About the Tui
The Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) is a species of bird in the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 195 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code tui1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae |
| Species Codes | tui1, TUI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tui belong to?
The Tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tui?
The Tui is a member of the Honeyeaters family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Tui sighting?
You can log sightings of Tui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tui1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Honeyeaters 195 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
195
Species in Family
410,330
iNat Observations
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