**BREAKING: Feather Frenzy Hits New Zealand as Single Extinct Bird Feather Sells for Small Fortune**
In a shocking turn of events, a humble auction house in Auckland, New Zealand has made history by selling a single feather from the extinct Huia bird for a whopping $28,417! Yes, you read that right – ONE FEATHER, TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN DOLLARS!
According to eyewitnesses, the bidding war for this majestic plume was so fierce that it left the auctioneer gasping for air, clutching his heart, and shouting ” Sold! I’m sold! I’ve never seen anything like it!”
The feather, described as “long, slender, and surprisingly fluffy” by auctioneers, was said to have sparked a frenzy among collectors, with one bidder allegedly offering to trade in their prized collection of vintage teapots to get their hands on the coveted feather.
“I just couldn’t believe my eyes,” said Emily Wilson, a stunned onlooker. “I mean, I’ve seen people pay top dollar for a nice pair of socks, but a single feather? That’s just fowl play!”
The Huia bird, now extinct, was a native New Zealand species known for its striking black and white plumage and impressively long tail feathers. This particular feather, estimated to be over 100 years old, was said to have been preserved in a special glass case and was rumored to have been handled by at least five prime ministers.
When asked about the staggering price tag, auctioneer Jameson Wattleworth exclaimed, “It’s a STEAL! I mean, have you seen the prices of feathers on the black market lately? This is a bargain! The buyer must have a very… um… ‘fowl’ sense of style.”
The buyer, who wishes to remain anonymous, was seen leaving the auction house with a huge smile on their face, clutching their prized feather in a custom-made, velvet-lined box.
In related news, the price of birdseed has skyrocketed, and local pet stores are reporting a surge in demand for “fancy” birdcages.
