My school report on Pukekos!

Pukeko

Pukekos waddling around the grass thinking the world revolves around them. Their navy blue and white feathers swishing back and forth in the wind. Their beak is knipping at the grass trying to find food.

Pukeko’s are about 51 centimetres long and have navy blue and white feathers, with a black head and upper-parts, and a red bill and legs. They are very pretty birds I think. Have you ever seen a pukeko?

A pukeko walks like an Egyptian dancer. They are very clumsy at flight but can fly long distances. They can be seen peacefully grazing enjoying the nice weather.

Pukekos have a wide range of food they eat. They mostly eat; invertebrates, eggs, mammals, grass, frogs and small chicks.

Pukekos live around forests, shrubs and bushes.  But they are widespread so that means they hang out anywhere, but live in certain places such as; wetlands and forest edges.

Pukekos are fascinating birds. They have fancy coloured feathers, they are BIG birds, they have a wide range  of diet, live in a LOT of places and have weird actions. So, Long live pukekos!