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Bookmark or Share- Pukeko - Fish & GameThe New Zealand native Pukeko (Porphyrio melanotus) is a large, blue-purplish, wetland-dwelling bird. Pukeko are held in rueful affection by New Zealanders, with a reputation as a friendly, cheeky bird, they are very territorial.
- Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) - iNaturalistThe Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is a species of swamphen occurring in eastern Indonesia, the Moluccas, Aru and Kai Islands, as well as in Papua New Guinea and Australia. It is also found in New Zealand, where it is known as the pūkeko, a term derived from the Māori language.
- Australasian swamphen - WikipediaThe Australasian swamphen, also commonly known as the pūkeko (Porphyrio melanotus), is a striking and socially complex bird endemic to New Zealand and other parts of Australasia, including eastern Indonesia (the Moluccas, Aru and Kai Islands), Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
- Pūkeko | Pukeko | New Zealand Birds OnlineThe pukeko is a widespread and easily recognisable bird that has benefitted greatly by the clearing of land for agriculture. In addition to its brilliant red frontal shield and deep violet breast plumage, the pukeko is interesting for having a complex social life.
- Pūkeko: Wetland birds - Department of ConservationPūkeko are a member of the rail family of birds. They look very similar to takahē, although takahē are much heavier. Pūkeko are about 51 centimetres long with distinctive colourings; a deep blue colour, with a black head and upperparts, white feathers under their tail, and a red bill and legs.
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