The archived ramblings of my time as a world traveler up to my current life in Washington, D.C.Pukeko
Birds are the main attraction here - the only attraction, really, when it comes to wildlife. Starting with the Kiwi, New Zealand has a plethora of birds you're not going to find anywhere else and the country is understandably proud of them.
Of of the more common, but odd-looking, birds is the Pukeko, or swamp hen.
The Pukeko is easily recognizable by it's bright purple or blue breast and unique body proportions. The body is about the size of a chicken, but the legs are stretched so that it appears to be walking on stilts, and its feet seem to belong to a much larger bird.
You can often catch glimpses of Pukeko on the side of rural roads, although they are generally shy birds. Apparently they are considered a game bird and can be hunted, but I haven't seen Pukeko on any menu since I've been here. I'll keep looking.
(The plural form of Pukeko, by the way, is "Pukeko." No 's' at the end.)
Of of the more common, but odd-looking, birds is the Pukeko, or swamp hen.
The Pukeko is easily recognizable by it's bright purple or blue breast and unique body proportions. The body is about the size of a chicken, but the legs are stretched so that it appears to be walking on stilts, and its feet seem to belong to a much larger bird.
You can often catch glimpses of Pukeko on the side of rural roads, although they are generally shy birds. Apparently they are considered a game bird and can be hunted, but I haven't seen Pukeko on any menu since I've been here. I'll keep looking.
(The plural form of Pukeko, by the way, is "Pukeko." No 's' at the end.)
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