The bellbird

The Bellbird

The NZ bellbird, also known by its māori names korimako and makomako, is a passerine bird endemic to NZ. It has a greenish couloration and is the only living member of the genus Anthotis.

It’s a starling sized bird that has a curved bill and a brushed tip tounge.

The bellbird mainly eats honey but mostly eats insects, spiders, fruits and nectar. But often just spiders and insects.

While the bellbird is more common in native forests, it also appears in exotic forests, orchards and gardens.

Breeding occurs from September to January where to broods can be produced. Their nesting habits are similar to the tui, in respect to colour of eggs, clutch size incubation. They generally lay 3 to 4 eggs with pinkish brown splotches and blotches.

The female bellbird lays 3 to 4 eggs but she incubates them for at least 14 days.