Huia Colouring Page

Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris). Country of origin: the North Island of New Zealand. Extinction: Its last generally accepted sighting was in 1907; the exact extinction year is unknown. Cause: Forest clearance, hunting and specimen collecting drove the decline, with introduced predators adding pressure. Special characteristics: Females had a long, slender, downcurved bill, while males had a shorter, straighter bill. Both had rounded wattles and white-tipped tails. How to Colour: Use charcoal plumage with a gentle blue sheen, orange wattles and a pale ivory bill. Leave the tail tips white and colour carefully along the female’s slender curved bill.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

Download JPEGHigh-resolution A4 image Download PDFPrint-ready A4 file

Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.