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Takahe
Tiger1

Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri)

The Takahe, a large flightless member of the Rail family endemic to New Zealand, was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 1948 near Lake Te Anau, South Island,. They still exist in this area. Captive breeding and trans-location to predator free islands have seen their numbers increase to over 250 birds.
The North Island Takahe is extinct.
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Habitat
Grassland and forest
Location
Tiritiri Matangi Island. NZ
Date taken
February 2015
Scientific name
Porphyrio hochstetteri
Equipment used
Nikon D5100. 18-200 lens
delia todd
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A great find for you on your trip Alex. A super picture too.

It's nice to know that their numbers are increasing.
 
R
Super capture Alex, again you were close to some out at Cape Kidnappers in predator free enclosures.
Dick.
 
mags1967
250 not alot of these guys around and great to see some people are trying to preserve these birds.a great find and capture of this brilliant bird you saw.all the best margaret.
 

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