The sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) is a medium-sized woodland kingfisher that occurs in mangroves, woodlands, forests, and river valleys in Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the western Pacific.
In New Zealand the species is also known by its Māori name kōtare. It is called “sacred” for it was said to be a holy bird for Polynesians, who believed it to have control over the waves.
Likewise, the local subspecies of collared kingfisher and other kingfishers in the southwestern Pacific were ascribed venerable power over the ocean.
Size and Grading on image
Note: there is only 2 centre (center) tails on each bird, very rare to obtain a lot for commercial stock, and only 12 tail feather, including centres, per each bird
Ethically sourced feathers in Australia supplied with Legal Permit
Please view image carefully for quality, natural damage due to species preening, minor damage may or may not occur
Feathers are priced per size, quality, rarity
(P) Pristine (AB) Above Average. (A) Average. (F)
