New Zealand Birds

11001-51409 Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) a wild family in late summer with two chicks is a rare sight. Each adult is still responsible for gathering most of the tussock tillers that feed the two large chicks. Miller Peaks, Murchison Mountains *

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