Pukeko
PukekoPorphyrio melanotus Temminck, 1820 Order: Gruiformes Family: Rallidae New Zealand status: Native Conservation status: Not Threatened Other names: pūkeko, purple swamphen, purple gallinule, south-west Pacific swamphen, pook. Length: 38 – 50 cm Weight: 1090 g (male); 880 g (female) Nest type: floating platform, ground-level hollow. Egg colour: Light brown with dark brown or grey spots …