Kokako, North Island
Description
A North Island kokako ( Callao cinerea) mounted on a thick branch which is attached to a black piece of wood. Perched position with wings and bill closed. Dark brown and grey colourings with blue distinctive tabs protruding out from the cheeks.
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This
species
is
highly
endangered
through
out
New
Zealand.
It
is
endemic,
meaning
it
is
only
found
in
this
country.
Introduced
pest
such
as
possums,
cats,
stoats
and
rats
threaten
kokako
populations.
There
is
currently
a
lot
of
conservation
work
being
carried
out
trying
to
save
this
bird
from
extinction
and
reintroducing
it
to
some
of
its
previous
habitat,
including
Taranaki.
Accession number
A96.721
Collection type
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