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Wetland in pre-human times

This artist’s reconstruction of Pāuatahanui Inlet, north of Wellington, shows the diversity of wetland species present before humans reached New Zealand.

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Canterbury University Press
Reference: Kerry-Jayne Wilson, Flight of the huia: ecology and conservation of New Zealand’s frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press, 2004, p
Artwork by Pauline Morse

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Christina Troup. 'Wetland birds', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/wetland-birds/1/1