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New Zealand Pigeon |
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The Maori name is kereru |
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It is puffed up because of the cold wind |
Today a native New Zealand pigeon visited my garden. This was such an unheard of event that I did not immediately recognise it. We are a long way from its forest habitat. There has been a sudden cooling of the weather. Perhaps it is migrating to a warmer place. All it wanted was a drink of water and a little rest.
This is a big bird, measuring about 51 cm.
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae.
Fantastic J!!!
ReplyDeleteMuch more colourful than our pigeon!
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