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    • Rights: Image courtesy of Nga Manu Images Published 8 July 2010 Size: 130 KB Referencing Hub media

    Birds such as the tūī, bellbird and silvereye are attracted to the brightly coloured flowers of the fuchsia tree. They receive nectar from the plant and pollinate the tree at the same time.

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      Birds’ roles in ecosystems

      An ecosystem consists of all of the organisms living within an area and the interactions between them and the physical environment. All ecosystems, whether they are marine, freshwater or located ...

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      New Zealand bird pollination studies – timeline

      See how scientists have changed their ideas about the importance of bird pollination in New Zealand in the timeline below. 1870 – Decline of birds There is a sharp decline in several native birds ...

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      Endemic, native or introduced birds

      Birds are categorised as endemic, native or introduced. The slide show gives examples of some of the different types of birds we have in New Zealand. Alternatively, teachers see below for ...

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