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Gruiform
White-naped crane (Grus vipio).
The kagu (Rhynochetus jubatus) is naturally found only on the island of New Caledonia, located in the Pacific Ocean.12
As a member of the order Gruiformes, this nearly extinct, flightless bird inhabits forests and dense brush within its limited range. Its population has faced significant decline, largely due to the introduction of dogs to the island.13