The work represents the 11 birds from the Passeriformes (songbirds) order which have become extinct since humans came to New Zealand. The most famous is the Huia, but there are 10 other lesser known songbirds in the group. From the Chatham Island Raven, to the PioPio, to the tiny Bush Wren.

This is part of a larger installation “The lost Ones” , which includes 54 feathers and is a work Fiona currently has in progress. This installation also includes 9 Moa species.

 In the photo from left to right are as follows:-

New Zealand Raven, Huia, South Island Bellbird), Lyall’s Wren, South Island Stout Legged Wren, North Island Stout Legged Wren, Manu Paea (Long Billed Wren), Matuhituhi (Bush Wren).