Taken in Otorohanga Kiwi House. Click on any image to see an
enlargement.
You might expect to find kiwis here. Unfortunately, although we did see them,
they are nocturnal and flash photography was not allowed, hence no live photos.
There are a couple of stuffed kiwis on the Wellington page.
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Tuatara |
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Lizardlike reptile, up to 70 cm, sole survivor of reptilian order Rhynchocephalia. |
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Australasian harrier |
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Common raptor |
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Kokako |
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Threatened local species |
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Red-crowned Parakeet |
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Inhabit forested areas of the North Island |
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New Zealand Scaup |
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Also known as black teal. Only true diving duck |
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Silvereye |
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Widespread Australian import |
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Tui |
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Widespread honey-eater |
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Weka |
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Endemic flightless bird |
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