KÅkako
Cloth Crow ( kokako ) ( Callaeas cinereus )
The lobes Crow ( Callaeas cinereus ), also called kokako, is a passerine bird of the family of cloth birds, which occurs on New Zealand and is classified as endangered.
Subspecies
- Callaeas cinereus cinereus ( South Island, last observed in 1967 )
- Callaeas cinereus wilsoni ( North Island )
Appearance
The lobes Crow is a circa 38 cm tall, blue-gray bird with a black face mask. The beak is black and relatively short, the wings are short and rounded. On both sides of the beak are bright colored skin flaps. These are blue in the living on the North Island subspecies, the subspecies in the South Island on the other hand orange.
Dissemination
The lobes Crow is found only in New Zealand. The nominate form C. c. cinereus, who lived on the South Island, is probably extinct (although there are several unconfirmed sightings, most recently in March 2011). The subspecies C. c. wilsoni lives in some forests and nature reserves of the North Island. The population has declined significantly in recent years and is now estimated to be 1000-1400. By protection of the remaining habitats trying to receive the stock.
Behavior and food
The lobes Crow preferred coastal forests with a rich variety of vegetation. It feeds mainly vegetarian fruit, flowers, nectar and buds.
Reproduction
Usually three eggs are laid in years with good food supply, it also comes to multiple broods.