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Weka (Gallirallus australis) Doubtful Sound NP, New Zealand. Jan 7, 2017 Gallirallus australis,Geotagged,New Zealand,Summer,Weka Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Weka (Gallirallus australis)

Doubtful Sound NP, New Zealand. Jan 7, 2017

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful name, beautiful species, and lovely how you captured it in typical habitat. Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Thanks. They're quite unusual for rails, in that they are neither shy nor do they keep to dense habitats. They are often very inquisitive. This one (I called him Bob) came right right up to my tent as I was setting up, and then came back to check me out several times over the next hours. Posted 8 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        That's remarkable ;)
        Good guy Bob.         Posted 8 years ago

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The Weka

The weka is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where four subspecies are recognized. Weka are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. As omnivores, they feed mainly on invertebrates and fruit. Weka usually lay eggs between August and January; both sexes help to incubate.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Mar 14, 2017. Captured Jan 7, 2017 18:26 in 1937 Wilmot Pass Rd, Fiordland National Park 9691, New Zealand.
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  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/4.8
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO800
  • 15mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.