A crucial bird for forest survival

August 2016

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Kereru are one of the largest endemic birds. Photo: Matt Winter
The kereru is a beautiful bird that breeds all year around At around 50cm long and weighing up to 850g, the wood pigeon, or kereru, is one of our largest endemic birds. Its size and habit of roosting in prominent places such as the tops of trees and power pylons, makes it difficult to miss. […]
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