Feather of Huia Bird
The huia feathers are so expensive because the rare bird has been extinct for over a hundred years. Since the Huia bird is now extinct, these feathers are very difficult to find. Plumage from the was traditionally used to decorate Maori chiefs. These are considered to be the most valuable feathers on the planet, and the most recent sale of a Huia Bird Feather took place at an auction in New Zealand for $10,000! Pretty expensive for a bird feather, right?
