Pūkeko, Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus, AV292

Physical Description

Study skin of a pukeko, with its body in a straight line with the head and the tail, the wings folded against the body, the beak tilted up, and the legs crossed in front of the tail.

Field Collection

Taieri Plains

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 80 x 155 x 590mm

Sex

Male