This cuddly Kingfisher soft toy makes an authentic Kingfisher sound when squeezed.

Māori admired the Kingfisher or Kōtare for being like a watchful sentry. The bird perches motionless, then attacks its prey in a sudden blur. The word Kōtare sometimes referred to the elevated platform in a Māori pā, used to watch for enemies. It is the only species of kingfisher native to New Zealand.