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New Zealand Pigeon
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae(Gmelin, JF, 1789)
Also known asKererūKūkupa
- Order
- COLUMBIFORMES
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Hemiphaga
At a glance
The New Zealand Pigeon is a large bird, about 50 cm long, listed as Least Concern and native to Australia.
- Size
- 50 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Native
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a New Zealand Pigeon look like?
The New Zealand Pigeon is a large bird, about 50 cm long and weighing 510–850 g.
The kererū, also known as kūkupa, New Zealand pigeon or wood pigeon, is a species of pigeon native to New Zealand. Johann Friedrich Gmelin described the bird in 1789 as a large, conspicuous pigeon up to 50 cm (20 in) in length and 550–850 g (19–30 oz) in weight, with a white breast and iridescent green–blue plumage. Two subspecies have been recognised; the second—the Norfolk pigeon of Norfolk Island—became extinct in the early 20th century. Kererū pairs are monogamous, breeding over successive seasons and remaining together when not breeding. They construct nests with twigs in trees, with a single egg clutch.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
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