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Kagu

Rhynochetos jubatus

Photo by AdamRiley
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Kagu is one of the world's most unique and endangered birds. This flightless bird is endemic to New Caledonia and only survives in tiny patches of pristine rainforest.

Habitat:

Rainforest

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PublishedOctober 21, 2011

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