Wrybills are the only bird in the world with a laterally-curved bill. Photo: Matt Winter

Wrybill

February 2019

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A unique bill on this bird provides the perfect tool for its chosen habitat.

The wrybill (ngutu pare) is the only bird in the world that possesses a laterally-curved bill and what’s more, it always points to the right. This feature enables it to reach insect larvae under rounded riverbed stones. Conservation status Endemic species classified as ‘nationally vulnerable’. Features The wrybill is a small bird at 20cm long […]
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