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Kagu Rhynochetos jubatus

Described by: Verreaux, J.; Des Murs (1860)
Alternate common name(s): Crested Kagu
Old scientific name(s): Rhynochetos jubata

Photographs

New Caledonia - Aug, 2009 © Nancy Bell  New Caledonia - Aug, 2009 © Nancy Bell  Parc du Riviére Bleue, New Caledonia - Jan, 1998 © Don Roberson  Parc du Riviére Bleue, New Caledonia - Jan, 1998 © Don Roberson 
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Range

Se. New Caledonia;
Fragmented distribution;
Over 1300m on Pic Ningua 106km nw. of Noumea and Riviere Bleue Park se. of Noumea).

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Kiwi Wildlife Tours

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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