Takaka, Tasman: wood pigeon

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Takaka, Tasman: wood pigeon
Takaka, Tasman: wood pigeon

New Zealand pigeon (or kereru)

The kereru is a large bird with iridescent green and bronze feathers on its head and a smart white vest. The noisy beat of its wings is a distinctive sound in our forests.
They are widespread throughout the country, and usually found in forests.
They can measure up to 51cm from tail to beak, and weigh about 650gm.
Although the kereru were traditionally hunted by maori for its meat and feathers, hunting of the bird is now illegal.

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Taken on: August 2, 2020
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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ300, 1200mm, ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ300
Focal Length: 1200mm
ISO: 125
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Program AE
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: Uncalibrated
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