TAKAHE (Porphyrio hochstetteri)

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Description: The takahe is a flightless bird that is endemic to New Zealand. Its feathers are a smudge of green, blue, brown and purple, and it has a red forehead patch. Like other members of the rail family, the takahe has a stocky body, long legs and a strong pointed bill. It lives in the temperate regions of New Zealand, where it is threatened by competition with non-native invasive species and natural disasters.

IUCN Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Competition with non-native species and natural disasters
Habitat: Alpine grasslands
Location: New Zealand
Diet: Mainly tender shoots and vegetable-like matter