Information Report

Information Report

Kokako

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What is the title of your information report? Kokako

Introduction: The Kokako is a forest bird which is regional to New Zealand. It is one of three species of New Zealand Wattlebird, the other two being the endangered Tieke and the extinct Huia.

Appearance: The appearance of a Kakako bird is that it is slate-grey with wattles and a black mask. It looks like a bluebird and it is very good at camouflaging in or near the water.

Diet: The Kokako eats Fruit, Berries, Leaves, Flowers and Insects. Aswell as it eating meat like predators, it is a very healthy bird because of all the fruit it eats.

Habitat The Kokako bird is divided into two sub-species that live in two different parts of New Zealand.  The Southern Island Kokako bird is said to be extinct.  It used to live in the South Island and on Stewart Island.  The Northern Island Kokako bird is found in a few more locations.  They can be seen in the Bay of Plenty, the forests of Northland, Little Barrier, the Kapiti Islands, Ureweras, and Tiritiri Matangi.

Predators: The predators of the Kokako family include pests such as Rats stoats , possums. Cats also hunt the Kokako but not as much as the rats and pests.

Conclusion: Kokako birds are very sacred birds which should be kept alive. Stop hunting them and let them live. There soft feathers aren’t all they are good for.