This is a good example of what appear to be silent vocalisations but are believed to be sections of call that transcend the sonic range of human hearing.
What a delightful video. Definitely a conversation going on. The look of "How rude!" astonishment on the face of the bird that was left when the other flew off made me chuckle.
If we all plant some trees and plants they like, we will see them come back in great numbers. N.b: They dont live in paddocks. Anything with a nectary flower like flaxes, fiejoas, pohutukawa, kowhai, bottlebrush.......take your pick and plant up your 2 dimensional paddocks .
Almost fifty years ago I planted a 2m kowhai by a section of blank two-story wall at my new house. About 15 years later I had a window into my upper-level dining area put into that wall. You could watch the Tuis' antics as they fed right outside the window. About another fifteen years later I built a large deck around two sides of the house, one side being where the tree and window were, I didn't have the heart to cut the kowhai down for the deck, and built the deck around it at one-floor height. Now, about another 15 years later, the kowhai's trunk is distorting the hole in the decking, it's about 4m higher than the roof, drops leaves, flowers and seeds all over my roof and deck, but I don't care when I get to see the tuis feeding every spring!
@@flamencoprof I like that. I'm in an urban area where I hope to have Tuis in my backyard section one day. Unfortunately only a few can be seen or heard in Spring or any other time. When they do come by I'm estatic seeing them at my neighbours house feeding away or high above on my Silk tree singing.
@@flamencoprof I agree. My Kowhai tree is leggy and hasn't beared any flowers in years yet. Im thinking about growing a prunus campanulata tree at some stage in the future. Hope better luck next time.
Thanks Henry. I was very pleased to get this footage, I've been trying for ages to film a pair singing together and finally managed to have my camera in the right place at the right time 🙂
I don’t know what they were talking about... but it looked like an intense interaction between to birds.... we would get them at home and they would sing their hearts when it was raining.... it was almost like listing to jazz music.
I can't tell if that is a rap battle between two rival males or a male/female couple. The females are smaller than males. That looks like two males fighting it out, but it often turns nasty with physical attacking between males, whereas these two are quite civil.
The look of the bird 🐦 once the other tui flew off it was the look of intrigue and where you gone was having a conversation you just left so funny made me smile thanks for sharing enjoyed watching 💗
Those birds are so interesting... those sounds... they sound like they are kaput somehow ;) I really like how you give us insights into the wildlife of NZ! Thanks for sharing!
Great description ! I think they were actually two males trying to impress a nearby female with their vocal range . She was sitting in a nearby tree observing and listening 😁
This is a good example of what appear to be silent vocalisations but are believed to be sections of call that transcend the sonic range of human hearing.
How cool is that?! I'm pretty sure their vocal range extends outside of human hearing - we can only hear half of it, I reckon.
Yes I think that's true !
While mynas mimic sounds to defend their territory, tuis make mimicry as a play time
What a delightful video. Definitely a conversation going on. The look of "How rude!" astonishment on the face of the bird that was left when the other flew off made me chuckle.
Ha ha yes indeed , it was just that expression! Thanks for watching Robin .
I love the sound of our Tuis best part of getting up early 5am to get ready for work
Every kiwi’s homecoming song 🥰💚
This would make a really cool theme for podcast - any podcast.
If we all plant some trees and plants they like, we will see them come back in great numbers.
N.b: They dont live in paddocks.
Anything with a nectary flower like flaxes, fiejoas, pohutukawa, kowhai, bottlebrush.......take your pick and plant up your 2 dimensional paddocks .
Almost fifty years ago I planted a 2m kowhai by a section of blank two-story wall at my new house. About 15 years later I had a window into my upper-level dining area put into that wall. You could watch the Tuis' antics as they fed right outside the window. About another fifteen years later I built a large deck around two sides of the house, one side being where the tree and window were, I didn't have the heart to cut the kowhai down for the deck, and built the deck around it at one-floor height. Now, about another 15 years later, the kowhai's trunk is distorting the hole in the decking, it's about 4m higher than the roof, drops leaves, flowers and seeds all over my roof and deck, but I don't care when I get to see the tuis feeding every spring!
@@flamencoprof I like that. I'm in an urban area where I hope to have Tuis in my backyard section one day. Unfortunately only a few can be seen or heard in Spring or any other time. When they do come by I'm estatic seeing them at my neighbours house feeding away or high above on my Silk tree singing.
@@devoncsmith2696 The main thing is just to plant what they are known to like and... wait.
@@flamencoprof I agree. My Kowhai tree is leggy and hasn't beared any flowers in years yet. Im thinking about growing a prunus campanulata tree at some stage in the future. Hope better luck next time.
@@devoncsmith2696 I just searched and got "around seven years" to flower. 🙂
Hmmm I wonder what they are discussing about. It seems so deep and serious.
Politics no doubt. The standard yet natural Dogma
Really lovely!
I'm currently in the process of making a Tui video, so it's really nice to see this pop up!
Thanks Henry. I was very pleased to get this footage, I've been trying for ages to film a pair singing together and finally managed to have my camera in the right place at the right time 🙂
@@TonyPalmer I bet you were!
Turned out great. :)
I never get sick of this.
I don’t know what they were talking about... but it looked like an intense interaction between to birds.... we would get them at home and they would sing their hearts when it was raining.... it was almost like listing to jazz music.
Beautiful and lovely bird thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Jeff, I'm glad you enjoyed!
They sing better than most people do
Yes indeed !
😂
I can't tell if that is a rap battle between two rival males or a male/female couple. The females are smaller than males. That looks like two males fighting it out, but it often turns nasty with physical attacking between males, whereas these two are quite civil.
That was spectacular! Thanks again for sharing! Only 3 months till I’m back in NZ for a month!
Thanks Sal .. And thanks for watching ! Hopefully you'll get to see and hear plenty of tuis during your stay !
Oh my gosh that was adorable! You were clearly in the right place at the right time.well done.🤗🎶
Thanks Roz 😊
Wouldn't it be cool if they're teaching each other new calls and songs? 😁
Maybe they were 😁
The look of the bird 🐦 once the other tui flew off it was the look of intrigue and where you gone was having a conversation you just left so funny made me smile thanks for sharing enjoyed watching 💗
Yes that made me smile too 😊
Wow, "Tui" I have never heard about them before. Great video, Tony. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish you a nice day.
Thank you, and thanks for watching. They are quite a unique bird aren't they.
Those birds are so interesting... those sounds... they sound like they are kaput somehow ;) I really like how you give us insights into the wildlife of NZ! Thanks for sharing!
They certainly have a unique sound don't they . thanks for watcing !
2 tuis sing 4 the life of me by the late great Prince Tui Teka
Wait, what? This is a true sound of this birds??? Amazing, and well recorded. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍
Thank you and thanks for watching. They certainly do make some strange and wonderful sounds !
The efforts it took to take this video 📹 out bravo 👏 🙌🏾 👌🏽
Awesome Tony .. Crystal video & audio.
Thank you very much 😀
Incredible capture! Congratulations 👍
Thanks Robo, now that's a bird you won't find in Poland 😄!
@@TonyPalmer No way 😉
I so enjoyed your videos.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed!
Impressive video!
Thank you 😊
They look like a couple of buddies discussing politics but sound like Artooditoo from Star Wars! Great capture👍
Great description ! I think they were actually two males trying to impress a nearby female with their vocal range . She was sitting in a nearby tree observing and listening 😁
RTuiDTui
sounds like r2d2
r2d2
😂
so cool 😊
Thanks for watching 😊
Nice!
Thank you!
Duel
👌❤️ 😍
Is there a way to tell the difference between male and female tui?
They are both the same color but the female is smaller and usually has a smaller white tuft or poi.