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Kagu A nearly gone extinct due to hunting pressure as they are flightless birds and easy prey for many predators. They are making a comeback thanks to conservation efforts implemented in New Caledonia.<br /> In Rivi&egrave;re Bleue Territorial Park there are a few curious individuals that will come and check you out if you are sitting calmly and silently. Kagu,Rhynochetos jubatus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Kagu

A nearly gone extinct due to hunting pressure as they are flightless birds and easy prey for many predators. They are making a comeback thanks to conservation efforts implemented in New Caledonia.
In Rivière Bleue Territorial Park there are a few curious individuals that will come and check you out if you are sitting calmly and silently.

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  1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    Such a shame these flightless birds become easy targets, the mind goes immediately to the dodo of course. Predators are probably introduced, much like here on mainland Australia. It's great you got to see and get a photograph. Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    How wonderful that you got to see it, and good to hear about the conservation efforts. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Very nice! Posted 3 years ago
  4. View Barry's profile
    Barry
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    Amazing, beautiful. I would love to see one. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Mehdh's profile
      Mehdh
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      Thanks, Barry! Posted 3 years ago

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The Kagu

The kagu or cagou is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus "Rhynochetos" and the family Rhynochetidae, although a second species has been described from the fossil record.

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Similar species: Kagu And Sunbittern
Species identified by Mehdh
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By Mehdh

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Uploaded Feb 23, 2022. Captured Jun 30, 2009 22:01.
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  • Canon EOS-1D Mark III
  • f/5.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO1600
  • 200mm