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This evening there was an article on the Sunday programme about the South Island Kokako. Bird enthusiasts have labelled it the Grey Ghost due to it's ability to blend into the mist and to avoid being seen. It was declared officially extinct in 2007, much to the sadness of many of us who share a passion for our indigenous species. You can view the article in the Forest and Bird blog here, Bird Stalkers article
However there is still hope, a group of ornathologists who go by the name SIKIT, (South Island Kokako Investigation Team) are appealing to people who have had encounters with the birds. A recorded South Is kokako call that was documented over a year ago has inspired further attempts to prove that the red wattled kokako is still in existance. You can check out there official site here, The Grey Ghost Let's hope that they can find further evidence soon so that the species can get the support it needs to continue.
2 comments:
I really hope that they're right and there are some left. The intrigue and mystery that surround these extinct birds is so fascinating. Total extinction is so sad.
Totally! I know that the North Is ones can be hard to spot, even in areas that they frequent, as the scurry around high in the branches like rats (very pretty rats though :D) I like the idea that they are hanging around just out of sight, here is hoping
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