Takavaihtimen
Takavaihtimen, also known as a takahe, is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. It is one of the largest native birds in the country, with males reaching up to 60 cm in height and weighing around 3.5 kg. Takavaihtimen are known for their distinctive appearance, with males having a black head, neck, and breast, and a white belly and tail. Females are smaller and have a more uniform brown plumage.
Takavaihtimen are ground-nesting birds, laying their eggs in a shallow scrape on the ground. They are omnivorous,
Takavaihtimen are critically endangered, with a population of fewer than 300 individuals. The primary threats to