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Pukeko or Swamp Hen ( Porphyrio melanotus ) Comedian of the wetlands, noisey,instusive,nosey and a skilled thief yet likeable, colourful characters often seen on roadsides...
An interesting bird in that it often nests in a gregarious manner several birds sharing a nest perhaps a way of giving protection by having many birds present as they are not afraid to confront danger accompanied by a lot of noise..
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Pukeko or Swamp Hen ( Porphyrio melanotus ) Comedian of the wetlands, noisey,instusive,nosey and a skilled thief yet likeable, colourful characters often seen on roadsides...
An interesting bird in that it often nests in a gregarious manner several birds sharing a nest perhaps a way of giving protection by having many birds present as they are not afraid to confront danger accompanied by a lot of noise..