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Kererū droppings

Kererū droppings on the forest floor with seeds in them.

Kererū droppings on the forest floor – this bird has been feeding on kōhia (Passiflora tetrandra), also known as our native passionfruit. This shows how the large seeds can pass through the kererū and be ready for germination.

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Rights: Tony Wills, CC BY-SA 3.0
Published: 4 March 2019Size: 2.54 MB
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