Pukeko

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Pukeko by Globalphotos
Pukeko by Globalphotos

Pukeko

The Pukeko, or New Zealand Swamp Hen is a member of the rail family, and is similar to other species found all over the world. It is one of the few New Zealand native birds to have flourished since the arrival of man, and can be found in almost any grassland area, especially in swampy locations. Groups will often be seen foraging for food in road-side areas.

I have come to the conclusion that Pukeko are suicidal. I so often see them on the side of the road, dithering, darting backwards and forwards, looking for an opportunity to cross, only to come back later to see them squashed on the road. They seem to have no road sense at all.

Pukeko belongs to the following groups:

Birds and Creatures of Flight, New Zealand Made, The Birds and Vibrant and Vivid Color

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