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Pair of Takahe, Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand

Unlike the pukeko, the takahe is flightless and has beautiful iridescent plumage with much large and sturdier feet that can be used in a dexterous way when feeding on the juicy bases of grass and fern.

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Filename: Takahe 22_H7C1437.jpg
Copyright: Kimball Chen
Image Size: 3705x5558 / 12.1MB; www.keaphotography.org; endemic endangered takahe Porphyrio hochstetteri Tiritiri Matangi New Zealand rail flightless bird wildlife
Contained in galleries: Showcase of New Zealand Wildlife Photography, Takahe Pictures - Photos, Endangered Species, Conservation & Nature NZ

Unlike the pukeko, the takahe is flightless and has beautiful iridescent plumage with much large and sturdier feet that can be used in a dexterous way when feeding on the juicy bases of grass and fern.