Pamela Moresby
This young one is not far from an adult Pukako, it it wondering away from people in Western springs and obviously picking at the grass as it goes. You notice it’s feathers are dull and the beak is black.
The Adult Pukakos will defend their young fiercely. I have often seen an Adult face me when there are young nearby to try and keep me away from the young chick.
