🔊 Sound on to hear the squeeks of pukeko chicks. These four have all grown up now but here they are in their younger days enjoying a bit of grub. Pukeko chicks go through a phase of patterned baldness on the top of their heads, giving them this temporary unusual look. We are able to care for youngsters like this across their growth, thanks to the support of organisations like Forest & Bird - North Canterbury , one of our Gold sponsors. If you or your business are in a position to support our ma

An Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) walking in the wetland filled with green aquatic plants, foraging for food in the habitat, flicking its tail, showing territorial behaviour.

Look, How I eat Grass! Australasian Swamphen eating Grass in the park. | Tourism Insider

A NZ native Pukeko bird, aka Australasian swamphen, standing in a serene winding stream surrounded by native fauna in New Zealand, Aotearoa