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Kōmiromiro

Kōmiromiro

People with sharp eyes are compared to the kōmiromiro (tomtit), because of the careful way kōmiromiro scan for insects. This is a Chatham Island tomtit.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10023530
Photograph by Mike Aviss

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How to cite this page:

Kelly Keane. 'Ngā manu – birds', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/nga-manu-birds/3/2