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A flock of kererū

A flock of kererū (New Zealaand pigeon) in a tree

There are now areas in Aotearoa where kererū are abundant – so could they be sustainably harvested as long as careful guidelines are in place? What do you think?

This photo was taken at Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt.

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Rights: Tony Stoddard – Kererū Discovery
Published: 28 February 2023Size: 1.78 MB
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