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Huia Bird: The world’s most expensive feather is currently in the headlines due to its price and uniqueness. It is said that this feather belongs to an extinct bird of New Zealand, whose price in the auction was 30 times more than gold.
Unknown Fact About Bird : There is no dearth of precious things in the world, which include gold to diamonds. But have you ever thought that among these countless things, a feather can also be included, whose value is thirty times more than gold? Anyone will be surprised to hear this. He might not even believe it, but it’s true! This feather is not only expensive, but is also making headlines all over the world due to its uniqueness and specialty. The weight of this feather is only 9 grams.
Which bird does this precious feather belong to?
This feather belongs to the world’s very rare bird, Huia Bird, which was native to New Zealand. This bird has now disappeared and for this reason its feather is now considered extremely rare as well as historical. Let us tell you that the feather of this bird was once a royal symbol in Maori culture. Apart from this, this bird is known for its sweet voice and mainly black shiny feathers and white long tail feathers.
How much is the price?
In a recent auction, this feather was sold for approximately $30,000, which is considered equivalent to approximately Rs 27 lakh in Indian currency. This price has often been considered to be 27 times higher than the value of gold. Everyone was surprised to hear such a high price. Let us tell you that the price of one gram of gold is around Rs 12 thousand 800. In such a situation, where 9 grams of 24 carat gold is worth Rs 1 lakh 15 thousand, then this feather is worth Rs 27 lakh.
Why is its price so expensive?
The first reason is that this bird became extinct in the beginning of the 20th century. In such a situation, any thing related to this is very precious in the world. The second reason is that among the Maori tribe of New Zealand, this feather was considered a symbol of respect and high social status. Precious items have always been the center of attraction for people. This is the reason why the price of this feather kept increasing continuously in the auction. Also, things related to extinct species are often considered special both emotionally and scientifically.
Why is this feather so special?
The structure of the feathers of Huiya bird is very unique and beautiful. At the same time it is a symbol of historical heritage. This is a symbol of a species that no longer exists on this earth, so it is even more special. In this way you can say that even expensive metals like gold and silver pale in comparison to this feather.
