Weka, North Island

Description
A North Island Weka mounted on a tree ring in a standing position with wings closed and its head and neck stooped and looking to the right.
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Classification
Gruiformes/Birds/Vertebrates/Animals/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
They are flightless that have a famous feisty and curious nature. There curiosity made them easy prey as they did not shy away from strangers. The North Island sub-species is now only found on the mainland in hills between Matawai and Opotiki. There have been small populations established around the North Island and offshore Islands.
Accession number
A70.797
Collection type
Natural Sciences

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