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Weka

Gallirallus australis

Description:

Several seen along the track. Roughly chicken size.

Habitat:

Along the woods of the Queen Charlotte Track.

Notes:

Very curious birds. One of many endemic flightless birds in New Zealand. A member of the rail family.

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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Good spotting. Not many wekas in here yet. Thanks for sharing this one.

bee.jacbs
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bee.jacbs

Blenheim, New Zealand

Spotted on Jul 19, 2012
Submitted on Aug 2, 2012

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