Photo n°3772 - Weka
This weka seems pretty quiet on the photo ; but there were actually two of them running at each other, without bothering of the people near them.
From Wikipedia:
The Weka or woodhen (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where four subspecies are recognized. Weka are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. As omnivores, they feed mainly on invertebrates and fruit. Weka usually lay eggs between August and January; both sexes help to incubate. Tales of Weka stealing shiny items and bags of sugar are part of New Zealand folklore.
Location
- Taken in:
- Cape Foulwind, Buller District, West Coast, New Zealand
- Coordinates:
- 41° 44' 56" S, 171° 28' 31" E ( -41.74877548, 171.47529602 )
Near-by photos
About this photo
In photo album: New Zealand - Westcoast - November, 23th-26th 2008
- Taken with:
- Canon EOS 40D
- Exposure:
- 0.008 sec (1/125)
- Focal length:
- 85 mm
- Aperture:
- 6643856/1000000
- ISO Speed:
- 400
- Shot date:
- 2008:11:23 02:47:55
- • nz • new zealand • wildlife • bird • westcoast • Cape Foulwind
