23/10/2025
A rare and exceptionally well-preserved feather of the extinct huia bird has been sold at auction for over 46,000 New Zealand dollars (28,365 US dollars), making it officially the world’s most expensive feather.
The Huia, native to New Zealand, has been extinct since the early twentieth century. By the time Europeans arrived on the island, the bird was already scarce. However, its feathers became sought after by collectors and fashion traders, which ultimately contributed to its extinction.
