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Story: Conifer–broadleaf forests

Bellbird feeding

Bellbird feeding

Bellbirds pollinate plants and disperse seed in conifer–broadleaf forests. The insect-pollinated flowers of five-finger (Pseudopanax arboreus) provide a supply of insects for bellbirds to feed on. Bellbirds also eat the ripe black fruits and disperse the seed.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10059444
Photograph by Tui De Roy

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John Dawson. 'Conifer–broadleaf forests', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/conifer-broadleaf-forests/6/2