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The Australasian bittern is a relatively large, stocky bird with noticeable size dimorphism between the sexes. Males can weigh up to 1.4 kg, while females are smaller, typically weighing around 0.9 kg. [4] [11] Beyond size, the species exhibits minimal sexual dimorphism, with males and females displaying similar plumage.
Offshore from the park is Kauritutahi Island, [5] and the park is home to several white sand beaches. [3] The park's wetlands are home to bird species including the banded rail (moho-pererū), spotless crake (pūweto), Australasian bittern (matuku hūrepo) and New Zealand fernbird (kōtātā). The park is home to the largest population of ...
Matuku otagoense, also referred to as the Saint Bathans heron, is an extinct genus and species of heron from the Early Miocene of New Zealand. It was described from fossil material collected in 2007 from the Saint Bathans fauna of the Bannockburn Formation in Otago , South Island .
Bushy Park (also known as Bushy Park Tarapuruhi) is a native forest reserve and bird sanctuary located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. . The reserve is located eight kilometres (5.0 mi) inland from Kai Iwi and has an area of approximately 99 hectares (245 acres), including the Bushy Park Homestead and groun
Te Matuku Marine Reserve is a marine reserve administered by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. It includes Te Matuku Bay, one of the largest and least disturbed estuaries on Waiheke Island, as well as a surrounding area of sea. [1] It covers an area of 690 ha (1,700 acres) and was established in 2003. [2]
Due to a declining population, experts from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) included the bird on its Endangered Species. The Madagascar heron, also known as Humblot’s ...
Matuku may refer to: Matuku, monotypic genus of a Miocene heron from New Zealand; Matuku Island, Fiji; Matuku (Tonga) Matuku-tangotango, monster in Māori mythology;
Ferrymead Regional Park was established in 2018. [2] [1] In 2024, work began on coastal wetlands habitat restoration in Ferrymead Regional Park, including the removal of pine trees. [3] The coastal wetland redevelopment project with continue to be developed in stages until 2030. [3]