South Island Takahe

© Judd Patterson (Photo #7418)

Date: October 18, 2013
Location: Tiritiri Matangi Island ()
Country: New Zealand

Comments: This species was recently split from the North Island Takahe (P. mantelli), which has been extinct since 1894. This individual is a member of a population introduced from South Island in an attempt to preserve this critically endangered species.