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Takahe vegetarian, Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand

Previously thought to be primarily vegetarian, the takahe is now known to be an opportunistic feeder. At times it will eat other birds! Here, a takahe on Tiritiri Matangi holds a blade of grass, like a peace offering.

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Takahe 27_H7C1524.jpg
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Kimball Chen
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endemic endangered takahe Porphyrio hochstetteri Tiritiri Matangi New Zealand rail flightless bird wildlife vegetarian opportunistic
Previously thought to be primarily vegetarian, the takahe is now known to be an opportunistic feeder.  At times it will eat other birds!  Here, a takahe on Tiritiri Matangi holds a blade of grass, like a peace offering.
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