Weka Bird: The Curious Flightless Forager of New Zealand
New Zealand is famous for its flightless birds — the kiwi, the kakapo, and the takahe — but one lesser-known native deserves just as much attention: the Weka bird. The Weka (Gallirallus australis) is a large, flightless rail found only in New Zealand. Unlike the shy kiwi, Weka are bold, inquisitive, and often mischievous, known…