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takahe

takahe

1 9.9
A large flightless bird from New Zealand with bright blue and green feathers
  • noun
  • /ˈtɑːkəˌheɪ/
  • New Zealand
: takahe
  • The takahe is a large, colorful bird that cannot fly and is native to New Zealand.

Examples

  • The takahe was once thought extinct until its rediscovery in 1948.

  • We saw several takahes grazing in the Fiordland National Park.

  • New Zealand conservationists have worked hard to protect the endangered takahe population.

  • The takahe is a unique bird found in New Zealand.

  • Have you ever seen a takahe in the wild?

  • We encountered a takahe while hiking in the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand.

  • Efforts to increase the takahe population have been crucial for biodiversity in New Zealand.

Synonyms

Notornis mantelli
vstakahe
  • Specialized
9.9

A large flightless bird from New Zealand with bright blue and green feathers

is the common name that adds bright blue and green plumage detail
notornis
vstakahe
  • Archaic
9.9

A large rare bird from New Zealand that cannot fly

is the general name noting colorful plumage rather than rarity or alternate naming

Surface Forms

takahe singular
takahe plural

Etymology

Takahe comes from the Māori name takahē for a large, flightless bird from New Zealand. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'takahē' as the bird's own name in Māori, which is why takahe refers to that bright blue-green bird that cannot fly.