Weka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Weka |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| In the South Island, New Zealand | |
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Gallirallus
|
| Species: |
australis
|
 |
|
| Geographic range of the weka | |
A weka (Gallirallus australis), also known as the Maori hen or woodhen, is a flightless bird in the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand. There are four subspecies. Weka are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. They feed mainly on invertebrates and fruit.
Images for kids
-
A buff weka at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch
-
Weka and chicks
-
A ruffled weka on Chatham Island
.jpg)
See also
In Spanish: Rascón weka para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Weka Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.