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Story: Large forest birds

Kōkako in flight

Kōkako can glide down on their short wings, but are not so good at flying upwards. They gain height by climbing up through trees – running and hopping on their long legs.

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Gerard Hutching. 'Large forest birds', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/large-forest-birds/1/3