Weka - Wikipedia
网页The weka, also known as the Māori hen[2] or woodhen (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand. Some authorities consider it as the only extant member of the genus Gallirallus. [3] . Four subspecies are recognized but only two (northern/southern) are supported by genetic evidence. [4]
Weka - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
网页The weka (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is found only in New Zealand. The common name, "weka", is a Māori word. These birds are significant to some Māori iwi (tribes) who admire their curiosity and feisty.
Weka: Native land birds: Conservation - Department of Conservation
网页The weka is a large, brown flightless bird that has a famously feisty and curious personality. New Zealand status: Endemic. Conservation status: North Island weka (G. a. grey): Relict. Western weka (G. a. australis): Not Threatened. Buff weka (G. a. hector): Relict. Stewart Island weka (G. a. scott): Nationally Vulnerable.
7 Weka Facts - Curious Native Bird - New Zealand Nature Guy
网页2022年4月24日 · New Zealand's weka is a curious bird that can be seen across the country. Here are 7 weka facts to reveal more about this native bird.
10 Incredible Facts About Weka to Impress your Mates With
网页2009年9月27日 · Weka are a delightful and interesting bird in many respects; their history, intelligence, general all-round bad-boy/girl naughtiness, being a conservation conundrum, and their curious and cheeky character. Here are some interesting weka facts to prove they are a worthy Bird of the Year winner.
Weka | New Zealand Birds Online
网页The weka is one of New Zealand’s iconic large flightless birds. Likely derived from a flighted ancestor, weka are 3-6 times larger than banded rails, which are considered their nearest flying relatives. Weka are charismatic birds that are often attracted to human activity.
Weka | Life Span, Seed Dispersal, Conservation, & Facts
网页2024年9月17日 · weka, (Gallirallus australis), species of nonmigratory flightless bird of the rail family (Rallidae) that is endemic to New Zealand. The weka is roughly the size of a chicken (Gallus gallus), and its appearance is characterized by its variable, but mainly brown, plumage with black streaks.
Weka Bird : NZ Native Birds Facts & Conservation - Love New …
网页The weka is a flightless native New Zealand bird that lives in forests, sub-alpine grassland, sand dunes, rocky shores and modified semi-urban environments. The weka are known to be cheeky, and steal food and shiny objects …
Weka | Gallirallus australis | Species Guide | Birda
网页Gallirallus australis. The weka, also known as the Māori hen or woodhen (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is the only extant member of the genus Gallirallus.
Appearance, Diet, Habitat, Lifespan, Behavior - The Animal Facts
网页Meet the Weka (Gallirallus australis) on The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.