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pukeko

pukeko

1 9.9
A large blue and black wetland bird with a red bill from New Zealand
  • noun
  • /ˈpuːkeɪkoʊ/
  • New Zealand
: pukeko

Examples

  • We watched a pukeko wade through the reeds by the lake.

  • The bright blue feathers of the pukeko stood out against the green grass.

  • A group of pukeko gathered near the wetland at sunset.

  • I saw a pukeko by the lake.

  • The pukeko is a unique bird.

  • The pukeko, with its striking blue and black feathers, can often be seen wandering in the wetlands of New Zealand.

  • Visitors to New Zealand enjoy watching the pukeko as it forages for food in marshy areas.

  • The pukeko is known for its distinctive red bill and is a common sight near lakes and rivers in New Zealand.

Synonyms

swamphen
vspukeko
1 9.9

A medium-sized water bird with big feet and a colored plate on its forehead

is a specific New Zealand species noted for bright blue and black feathers

Surface Forms

pukeko singular
pukekos plural

Etymology

Pukeko comes from Māori, where pūkeko is the local name for this bright blue and purple 'swamp' bird, so pukeko simply names the common wetland bird you see in New Zealand.