The Kereru, also known as the New Zealand pigeon, is endemic to New Zealand. The population is estimated to be around 50,000 to 100,000 individuals.
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Ka noho nga Kereru ki whea? Ka noho nga Kereru ki whea?
In 2008 the status of Kereru (nz native wood pigeon) was upgraded from 'Gradual Decline' to 'Non-threatened' which meant that the Kereru population had increased to at least 20,000 individuals.They are however, still a protected species.
kereru's favourite food is small fruits. they also eat shoots, leaves and buds.
bugs and beetles
food
bugs and beetles
5-6 pounds
Stoats, possums, dogs
Stoats, possums, dogs
200 to 500 years
A soft "coo" sound
Kereru birds can survive in the forest by using their wide Gape to enable it to eat large amounts of food and large peices of food