Notiomystis cincta
Range
They are only found on Little Barrier Island of New Zealand.
Habitat
They live in forests.
Body Traits
Males are dark colored with yellow shoulder patches and a yellow breast, white wing bars and white feather tufts on the sides of their black heads. Females are more drab with only the white wing bars and smaller feather tufts on the side of their head. They are about 7 inches tall.
Habits
They stand with tail tipped up and call loudly.
Diet
They eat insects, fruits and flower nectar.
Reproduction
They build a nest of sticks and ferns in a tree hole. Females may mate with several males before laying eggs.
