WoofWoof the talking Tui ❤ The Tui is well known for its complex and varied song largely because it has two voice boxes and can also produce sounds that can't be heard by the human ear. They have a talent for mimicry and in some tribes it is believed that before the arrival of Europeans, Tui could speak Māori. When Europeans arrived they stopped for fear of being hunted and eventually the language was lost to them. Stories tell of Tui trained so well they could welcome people to a marae. A prove

A magnificent Tui feasting on the Harakeke / Flax flowers at Cape Kidnappers. The audio has been added as the Tui was too busy eating nectar to sing along but for those who don’t know what incredible sounds a Tui makes I thought I should add it. #loveatui #tui #capekidnappers | Peter Gordon

Keagan John Mason on Instagram: "Have a listen to this little character. The tūī is famous for its wild calls — clicks, whistles, and sounds you’d swear came from somewhere else. Smart as anything, tough as nails, and a proper icon of the bush.#newzealand #australia #wildlife #foryou #animals #tui #learning #facts #DidYouKnow"

A Tui Bird in New Zealand singing in a tree with audio

Native Tui Bird New Zealand Singing 库存影片视频（100% 免版税）3463713783 | Shutterstock

A New Zealand Tui Bird perched and singing on a tree in slow motion