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Rat in a thrush nest

Rat in a thrush nest

Introduced birds as well as native species are sometimes attacked by rats. This bold ship rat approaches two vulnerable thrush nestlings.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10048629
Photograph by David Mudge

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Christina Troup. 'Introduced land birds', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/introduced-land-birds/8/3