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Huia, Heteralocha acutirostris

Specimen | Part of Birds collection

OR.007640; Heteralocha acutirostris; dry
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Overview

Huia egg collected by Mikaera, Wainuiomata, 11 October 1877 and donated by Sir Walter Buller. Although badly damaged, this is the only huia eggknown to exist.