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Takahē

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Photo by kcurtain
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Description:

This is a Takahē, a highly endangered species endemic to New Zealand. The white stick pointing out from its back is a tracking device. This bird was spotted at Zealandia, a wildlife refuge in Karori, Wellington NZ.

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PublishedApril 1, 2013

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