Weka can be found in bush, scrub and bush margins – especially near streams, wetlands and open pasture where there are diverse types of food. They flick litter aside with their bills to find invertebrates. This weka on Kāpiti Island is probably a hybrid of the North Island and western South Island subspecies – both were introduced to the island.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
Private collection
Photograph by Christina Troup
This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.
Tāpiritia te tākupu hou