What do pukeko s need to survive?

Answer 1

The Pukeko is able to fly for short distances, however it's flight is awkward. It's take-off laboured, it flies with it's long legs dangling beneath it and mostly crash-lands. It tends to run or swim more often than fly.

Answer 2

It is not known how many pukeko are in the world but they are abundant in several countries in the world, including New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, Melanesia and western Polynesia.

In New Zealand they can be considered a pest by some farmers and market gardeners with some areas being culled to control numbers and protect endangered birds.

see also

http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/pukeko.html

http://www.nzconservationtrust.org.nz/nzspecies-details.asp?id=28

http://www.fishandgame.org.nz/Site/HuntingNZ/HuntingPukekos.aspx

Answer 3

Pukekos, which are a type of bird found in New Zealand, need access to water for drinking and bathing, a diet consisting of seeds, insects, and plant matter, and suitable nesting areas with plenty of vegetation for shelter and protection. They also benefit from habitat conservation to ensure their long-term survival.

Answer 4

what does pukeko need to survive