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New Zealand Bird of the Year (1 Viewer)

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New Zealand has voted for its bird of the year 2018 and it's one known for being "drunk, clumsy and a bit of a clown", organisers say.

The kereru has a liking for fermented fruits, which contain alcohol.

And that means the birds can get quite tipsy at times, displaying clumsy antics and falling off trees.

This year's campaign saw celebrity endorsements from actor Stephen Fry and comedian Bill Bailey, while one species even had a Tinder profile.

The kereru is one of the few native birds in New Zealand that is not endangered.

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