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Pukeko are not truly native to New Zealand, and two different Maori tribes have traditions of introducing them. Their original home was Australia, though they occur in New Guinea, and Indonesia. There are no fossil sites older than 400 years in New Zealand. They appear poor flyers, and certainly are reluctant flyers, but an isolated bird was discovered on an islet in the Kermadecs, so when pushed, they can obviously cover large distances.
They feed on vegetation shoots, and small invertebrates and snails, though they occasionally take small frogs, and eggs from other nests.
[Their cousin, the Takahe on the other hand, have been in New Zealand for over 1 million years, long enough to become flightless, probably due to the absence of predators. And have probably increased in mass during that time.]
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How are the pukekos animes?
Pukekos are a New Zealand native bird.
Are pukekos indemic?
No. I still have thousands of pukekos on my farm. I used to have a pet pukeko. Do you like this information? By Austin Love you if you start with T
What are pukekos predators?
Pukekos, or purple swamphens, face various predators in their natural habitats, including foxes, cats, and dogs, which pose significant threats, especially to their nests and young chicks. Birds of prey, such as raptors, also hunt adult pukekos. Additionally, in some regions, humans can be considered predators due to habitat destruction and hunting. Overall, these factors contribute to the vulnerability of pukekos in the wild.
How many pukekos are left in the world?
10000000
How old does pukekos start flying?
16 months
What is a Pukekos English name?
the word is translated to bird in the water
Who are the pukekos enemies?
Pukekos, also known as purple swamphens, have several predators including dogs, cats, ferrets, stoats, and birds of prey. These predators pose a threat to pukekos by targeting their nests, eggs, and young chicks. Additionally, habitat loss and competition with introduced species can also impact pukeko populations.
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