A rare and extremely well-preserved feather of the extinct huia bird was auctioned off for NZD$46,000 ($28.365), officially making it the world’s most expensive feather.

Endemic to New Zealand, the huia bird has been extinct since the early 20th century. Already rare when the Europeans arrived on the island, the bird’s feathers became a target for collectors and fashion merchants, which eventually led to its extinction. The bird’s feathers are still valued very highly among collectors, so it’s no surprise that the world’s most expensive feather comes from a huia bird. Originally expected to fetch up to $3,000 at an auction, a pristine huia bird feather was sold for a whopping $28,365 last year, setting a new record for the world’s most expensive feather.