takahe

• Nom désignant un oiseau incapable de voler, endémique de Nouvelle-Zélande, ressemblant extérieurement à une foulque.

A noun referring to a flightless bird native to New Zealand, similar in appearance to a gallinule.

1. Flightless New Zealand birdB2formal

   A large, flightless bird native to New Zealand, known for its colorful plumage and stout build, similar to a gallinule.

   Takahé

   • The takahe is a rare bird found only in New Zealand.
   • Conservation efforts have helped protect the takahe from extinction.
   • We saw a takahe feeding in the grasslands during our trip.

   Synonymesnotornis