Worlds Most Expansive Bird Feather Sold at Auction in New Zeeland  

A feather of the huia bird, which has become extinct from the world, has come into the headlines overnight.

The feather of the huia bird has been bought for $28,417 in an auction held in New Zealand.

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After being sold for such a high price, this feather of the huia bird made a world record.

This feather was auctioned for $3000 after which it reached 28,417

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The huaia bird was sacred to the Maori people. Their feathers were often worn as headpieces by chiefs and their families and were also given as gifts or traded.

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According to the New Zealand Museum, this bird was last seen in 1907.

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The wattle bird was a small member of the wattlebird family, known for its beautiful feathers and jumping ability.

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According to Leah Morris, Head of Decorative Arts at Webb's Auction House, the feather that was auctioned is in very good condition.

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A feather of the huia bird, which has become extinct from the world, has come into the headlines overnight.

A feather of the huia bird, which has become extinct from the world, has come into the headlines overnight.

The feather of the huia bird has been bought for $28,417 in an auction held in New Zealand.

The feather of the huia bird has been bought for $28,417 in an auction held in New Zealand.

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After being sold for such a high price, this feather of the huia bird made a world record.

After being sold for such a high price, this feather of the huia bird made a world record.

Credit New Zeeland Birds online

This feather was auctioned for $3000 after which it reached 28,417

This feather was auctioned for $3000 after which it reached 28,417

Credit New Zeeland Birds online

The huaia bird was sacred to the Maori people. Their feathers were often worn as headpieces by chiefs and their families and were also given as gifts or traded.

The huaia bird was sacred to the Maori people. Their feathers were often worn as headpieces by chiefs and their families and were also given as gifts or traded.

Credit New Zeeland Birds online

According to the New Zealand Museum, this bird was last seen in 1907.

According to the New Zealand Museum, this bird was last seen in 1907.

Credit New Zeeland Birds online

The wattle bird was a small member of the wattlebird family, known for its beautiful feathers and jumping ability.

The wattle bird was a small member of the wattlebird family, known for its beautiful feathers and jumping ability.

Credit New Zeeland Birds online

According to Leah Morris, Head of Decorative Arts at Webb's Auction House, the feather that was auctioned is in very good condition.

According to Leah Morris, Head of Decorative Arts at Webb's Auction House, the feather that was auctioned is in very good condition.

Credit New Zeeland Birds online