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Swamphens & Coots

Swanphens and Coots are (as their name suggests) birds of the swamp and open water. They usually have long toes adapted to their environment and a large shield above their bill.

NZ has 5 species of Swamphen & Coot. 1 endemic, and 4 native (including vagrant birds.)

They are:
Takahe,
Australian Coot,
Pukeko,
Black-tailed Native Hen
and Dusky Moorhen.

The last 2 being vagrants from Australia.


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  • Title: Swamphens & Coots

  • Swanphens and Coots are (as their name suggests) birds of the swamp and open water. They usually have long toes adapted to their environment and a large shield above their bill.

    NZ has 5 species of Swamphen & Coot. 1 endemic, and 4 native (including vagrant birds.)

    They are:
    Takahe,
    Australian Coot,
    Pukeko,
    Black-tailed Native Hen
    and Dusky Moorhen.

    The last 2 being vagrants from Australia.

  • Number of photos: 27

  • Species photographed: 3


Swamphens & Coots info.

  • Found (in NZ): Coastal / sea / lake and wetland areas. Difficult mountain terrain (Takahe).

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