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South Island Takahe
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South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri)

South Island Takahe. These birds have been relocated to several different "Island Sanctuaries" to help increase the population. Photo taken at peninsula reserve of Tawharanui on the North Island.
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Habitat
parkland, coast, and forest
Location
NZ, North Island, Tawharanui
Date taken
Feb 28, 2017
Scientific name
Porphyrio hochstetteri
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix B700
KC Foggin
Supporter
Wow! So many beautiful colors and captured beautifully Dave. Gonna add this one to Opus.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Oh my Dave - what great colouration you've got in his plumage.

A cracking picture that - very well done laddie.
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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Dave B Smith
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