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Pukeko, Tahuna Torea Reserve, Auckland

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The Pukeko is one of New Zealand's most common native birds; so common, in fact, that they're often considered a pest - and can even be hunted in some places.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pukeko

(May 13, 2020. Nikon D7200, 1/500s @ f/10, 280mm, ISO 4500.)