What does the word Pukeko mean?
What does the word Pukeko mean?
Definition of pukeko : a purple swamphen of a subspecies (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) of New Zealand, Australia, and adjacent islands The species is usually found in swamps, bogs, or drains, but New Zealand pukeko are also commonly seen in open pastures adjacent to wetlands— Ian Jamieson and John L.
What are Pukekos called in Australia?
Australasian swamphen
In New Zealand, it is known as the pukeko (from the Māori pūkeko)….
| Australasian swamphen | |
|---|---|
| Family: | Rallidae |
| Genus: | Porphyrio |
| Species: | P. melanotus |
| Binomial name |
Is a Pukeko native to NZ?
The pūkeko is probably one of the most recognised native birds in New Zealand with its distinctive colourings and habit of feeding on the ground. The subspecies found in New Zealand (Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) is thought to have landed here around a thousand years ago from Australia.
Does Australia have Pukekos?
Pukeko are not indigenous to New Zealand, but occur across many South Pacific islands and in Australia, southern Asia, Africa, parts of Europe (Spain and Portugal, for instance), Central America and Florida. Outside of New Zealand, the birds are usually referred to as purple swamphens.
Can you eat Pukeko?
Pukeko breasts are great sliced into strips and barbecued, baked, casseroled or made into game soup. There is no reason to hunt them without intending to eat them any more.
What is a group of Pukeko called?
a gawky of. Pukekos. a potter of. Pukekos. A New Zealand Bird’s bird song CD will be sent for any additions to this list, Australian and New Zealand birds are especially welcome.
Are pukeko endangered?
Not extinct
Australasian swamphen/Extinction status
Do Pukekos eat ducklings?
Diet: The most common food sources are shoots, leaves, stems and seeds of a variety of grasses, though it also eats other animals – it is not uncommon for pukekos to catch and eat ducklings. The throat, head and breast on a pukeko are a deep violet/blue, while the back and wings are black.
Are Pukeko endangered?
Is it legal to eat pukeko?
WILD FOOD SURPRISE: Though popular in the bird fraternity, the pukeko is a pest in some areas, and eating them is not illegal. If you fancy a taste of pukeko swamp hen, known to many Kiwis for its often-fatal motorway incursions, head to the Wild Foods Festival in Hokitika next month.
Can you eat pukeko?
Are Pukekos endangered?
