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western weka

bird
Also known as: Gallirallus australis australis
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  • Adult weka
    weka

    …side of North Island; the western weka (G. australis australis), a common bird with nearly black plumage that inhabits the northern and western parts of South Island; the buff weka (G. australis hectori) of Chatham and Pitt islands; and the Stewart Island weka (G. australis scotti), which inhabits

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    …side of North Island; the western weka (G. australis australis), a common bird with nearly black plumage that inhabits the northern and western parts of South Island; the buff weka (G. australis hectori) of Chatham and Pitt islands; and the Stewart Island weka (G. australis scotti), which inhabits

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