A pair of preserved huia specimens, extinct since the early 20th century, will go on auction in London, showcasing the rarity and beauty of this historic bird.
The huia bird, last seen in 1907, is notable for the female's long, slender beak for extracting larvae and the male's stout beak used for digging.
A huia feather sold for $22,409 earlier this year, highlighting the bird's value among collectors and the significance of these auctioned specimens.
The preserved huia birds are displayed in a naturalistic habitat, beautifully encased under a glass dome, capturing their historical context and anatomy.
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