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Pūkeko (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus)

The pūkeko is widespread throughout New Zealand. Pūkeko share some physical features with takahē but are only about half their size.

Photo by Bernard Spragg.

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Published: 31 January 2019,Updated: 31 January 2019Size: 2.78 MB

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