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Old 01-02-2011, 02:57 PM
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My sister went to New Zealand in November and brought me back fabric for Christmas. One of the pieces has a bird on a branch. In the U.S.A., you frequently find cardinals on pine branches or chickadees in holly bushes. So, I am just wondering if this represents a real N.Z. bird and bush. It doesn't show up well in the photo, but the bird's breast is a reddish orange.
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It looks as if it could be a New Zealand Fantail :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Fantail
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I don't know if the bird is realistic, but that fabric is gorgeous :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by akrogirl
It looks as if it could be a New Zealand Fantail :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Fantail
OMG. It does look just like that fantail!!
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Definitely a New Zealand fantail. Google New Zealand fantail pics.
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Old 01-02-2011, 03:59 PM
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That's gorgeous fabric. I'd have a hard time cutting it up!
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I don't know the name of the bird, but it looks like some I saw in NZ
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Thanks everyone! It definitely appears to be a fantail (also known as a piwakawaka)!
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Originally Posted by akrogirl
It looks as if it could be a New Zealand Fantail :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Fantail
Thanks! So quick, I'm impressed.
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Lovely fabric.
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