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	New Zealand pigeon, (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kereru is a forest bird, favouring lowland forest dominated by podocarps, tawa, taraire and puriri, but it can now be found in bush patches on farmland, in gardens and in parks in cities.
		Berries are the Kereru’s favourite food all the year round — Puriri in the summer and autumn, Miro in the autumn and winter and Taraire in the winter and spring.
		Kereru is usually a silent bird, something which can be unnerving when one finds them sitting on a branch, usually in the deep shade of a tree quietly observing one.
	www.nzbirds.com /birds/kereru.html (1063 words)

	Feature articles; WWF-NZ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kereru can live up to 15 years on offshore islands, but only have an average life expectancy of 5-6 years on the mainland due to predation from rats, possums and stoats.
		Kereru populations are known to be localised in areas with year-round supplies of native fruiting species, but fly large distances and visit urban gardens where there are gaps in the food supply.
		Kereru numbers are so low in some areas that in the future the urban kereru populations could have an important role in the conservation of the species.
	www.wwf.org.nz /features/04-04-kereru.cfm (1255 words)

	Plight of the kereru: Supporting material for approaching iwi regarding kereru management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		A reduction in kereru numbers, and the possible loss of kereru populations from particular areas, is also of concern to tangata whenua, as they see kereru as one of their taonga and would like to be able to harvest them as a traditional food.
		The kereru is a large (550–850 g) fruit-eating pigeon with a habitat range from coastal forests to montane forests spanning the length of New Zealand (Clout et al.
		Kereru play a key role in the regeneration of native forest by dispersing seeds of trees and shrubs such as miro, tawa, karaka, puriri and taraire, which are too large to be dispersed by other birds (Dijkgraaf 2002).
	www.landcareresearch.co.nz /information_services/mwpress/research/social/PlightoftheKereru.asp (13021 words)

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		The study aimed to use 44 local observers for collecting data to determine kereru densities, flight paths, local phenology and temporal variation in behaviour over a 2 year period (December 1997 to January 2000, ongoing).
		Because of these biases the data was most suited for inferring conclusions on variation in behavioural allocation by kereru over the study period.
		Kereru recorders needn’t be given any training to fill in the sheet, and were given no overly specific or constraining guidelines.
	www.otago.ac.nz /titi/hui/Main/Posters_files/Russell.htm (768 words)

	Kereru
		Since the extinction of the moa, the native pigeon is now the only seed disperser with a bill big enough to wrap around and swallow large berries, such as karaka, tawa and taraire.
		Kereru are large birds and can measure up to 51 cm from tail to beak.
		Although still quite widespread in areas with large tracts of forest, Kereru numbers are declining rapidly through habitat loss, predation (mainly from stoats and feral cats, but is also a main food source for our native falcon), competition (for food from possums) and illegal hunting (which DoC is trying to stop).
	www.wellingtonzoo.com /animals/animals/natives/kereru.html (434 words)

	Islands Research Prospectus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The New Zealand Wood Pigeon (Kereru) dwells primarily in the lowland forests of New Zealand.
		New Zealand is the perfect example of the evolution of birds because it has been isolated for so long with no natural predators to hunt any of the bird species besides the Maori (until lately though, European settlers and their feral cats have reeked havoc on the natural balance of these ecosystems).
		Kereru's are the forest pigeons of New Zealand.
	academic.evergreen.edu /a/ayenad27/prospectus.html (991 words)

	Education Fact Sheets - Kereru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		These trees depend on the Kereru to aid in despersing their seeds, for new trees to grow.
		The birds ingest the seeds of the plant’s fruit, and they are passed through the bird’s system, and spread over their territory as they fly in search of food.
		This policy produced by the education group is a formulation of principles, guidelines and minimum standards for education for the many different sectors involved in zoos, parks and aquaria.
	www.arazpa.org.au /Education_FactSheets_Kereru.htm (378 words)

	Welcome to Forest and Bird
		Kereru are also known as kukupa, kuku or native wood pigeon.
		In some areas and seasons, food for kereru is in short supply because of loss of habitat, poor fruiting or competition with possums.
		Now that other large birds like the moa are extinct, the kereru is the only bird left with a beak that can open wide enough to swallow the big seeds of trees such as puriri, miro, taraire, karaka, tawa and kohekohe.
	www.forestandbird.org.nz /dawnchorus/kereru.asp (868 words)

	Kereru Lodge - Location
		Kereru is only 35minutes by Fullers Ferry from Downtown Auckland to Matiatia, Waiheke Island.
		Kereru is at the next main crossroads (cnr of Motukaha and Nick Johnstone Drive).
		Kereru is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive to the main town of Oneroa.
	www.kererulodge.com /location.htm (177 words)

	Dedicated nurse on flying casualty ward - Kereru Calling - Dominion Post (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Six kereru perch quietly on gnarled red feet in the rows of cages - six of about 10 that have come through the centre in the past couple of months.
		Kereru are also known for shedding feathers when traumatised, making them even more vulnerable.
		Kereru sometimes forage on the ground, especially if food is scarce, and have no chance against dogs.
	www.stuff.co.nz /dominionpost/3912171a20479.html (854 words)

	Kereru
		Unfortunately, urban life also poses many hazards for kereru, with many birds killed or injured each year from collisions with windows or cars, or from predation by cats.
		However, the shed was inadequate for the full rehabilitation of the injured birds, which could not regain their full flight capability in such a confined space.
		The iconic status of kereru in Dunedin, and the ecological importance of kereru for dispersal of large-fruited native trees, mean that the Branch is very keen to continue supporting this project.
	www.dunedinforestandbird.org.nz /kereru.html (386 words)

	Welcoming wildlife
		Kereru are the only native bird that can swallow the large fruit of the taraire and karaka.
		Kereru also take the fruit of invasive and exotic trees such as monkey apple, loquat and guava into our forests.
		Attract kereru and protect native forests by removing exotic trees and replacing them with nikau, taraire, karaka, karamu and kowhai.
	www.arc.govt.nz /environment/natural-environments/restoring_nature/welcoming_wildlife.cfm (1148 words)

	TVE's Earth Report: Middle-earth Report
		And the lynch pin of that biodiversity is the Kereru.
		One Kereru, disturbed at night by a possum, flees its nest, leaving the possum to dine on its egg.
		By keeping the pest numbers down to a low level, seven Kereru were protected enough to reach to the fledgling stage of growing up and flying away.
	www.tve.org /earthreport/archive/doc.cfm?aid=1416 (1532 words)

	Bird News – Mid to Late Summer 2006
		Valiant is the first kereru / NZ pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) known to have hatched and fledged in the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary.
		After all, there are kereru living at Otari-Wilton’s Bush just a few kilometres away and they are also seen from time to time at the Wellington Botanic Garden and in Karori.
		However if the closest kereru population (at Otari) was only slowly increasing, or not increasing at all due to predators and competitors, there might be plenty of habitat available at their natal area and never enough population pressure to bring new pairs our way.
	www.sanctuary.org.nz /whatsnew/naturescorner/nc-latesummer2006-birds.html (1725 words)

	Royal Scandinavian Mint, Inc -- Product Detail
		The kereru (New Zealand Pigeon) is found throughout Southeast Asia, Malaya, Africa and New Zealand.
		Kererus are commonly called wood pigeons, though they are not the same as the common wood pigeon as it is a member of a different genus.
		The head, throat and wings are generally a shiny green-purple colour, but with a bronze tinge to the feathers on the mainland and an ashy-grey wash on the Chatham Islands.
	templates.earthstores.com /1192/proddetail.asp?id=7363616E646D696E74&prod=455769 (163 words)

	Projects The Kaipatiki Project and Environment Centre are working on
		To increase the long-term survival rate of kereru in the Kaipatiki catchment by reducing animal pests and planting key native fruiting species to increase year-round food supply.
		The kereru is very important to our native habitats, as it is the only endemic bird capable of digesting and distributing the large seeds of the puriri tree among others.
		An educational pamphlet on the kereru was produced for local residents and schools, articles were written in the Kaipatiki quarterly newsletter and a media release sent to local print media.
	www.kaipatiki.org.nz /projects.htm (621 words)

	Birds of Aotea Harbour, New Zealand
		Those kereru lucky enough to make Aotea their home have been treated to a plentiful supply of native berries year round.
		Kereru used to be a favourite game-bird of our tupuna (ancestors).
		They used to wait to catch it until the kereru was so fat from eating miro berries that it virtually could not fly.
	www.aoteamoana.co.nz /aoteabirds/aoteabirds.html (904 words)

	Fishing Holidays in New Zealand, New Zealand Trout Fishing : Kereru Lodge
		Set amid native kowhai trees, the serenity at Kereru is broken only by the sounds of native birds: Kereru (New Zealand wood pigeon), tui, bellbirds and fantails.
		Kereru Lodge is adjacent to the Parade Pool.
		In addition, Kereru is located just 10 minutes from the world-famous Tongariro River, and many other rivers and streams are available within an hour's drive.
	www.fishinginnewzealand.com /kereru.htm (242 words)

	Unique New Zealand wildlife - Northland - Bay of Islands
		Besides the large areas of gorse, flberry flourishes and small clumps of once carefully nurtured exotic trees, as well as lines and yellow irises, are yet another reminder of the economic decline of the north, marking as they do the sites of former homesteads.
		The kereru is sometimes called kuku in the north and sometimes also goes by the name 'illegal Tegel'.
		People here seek to explain their poaching of the kereru with the claim that because it eats the berries of the miro tree it has a unique flavour.
	www.ecotours.co.nz /Brian/wildlife/northland/boi.htm (938 words)

	FictionPress.Com Story : Serenity: The power within (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kereru read the look in her eyes and sighed, “Well, if you must know…I do not really care for your people for they are just pawns in my quest for absolute power.” He said, looking around at all the Lost Souls with dismay.
		Kereru took a raging swipe at her, a look of hatred burning in his eyes.
		Kereru stared at what was going on before him and realized what she was trying to do, “Hurry, and finish her off!” He demanded frantically, he could not let her use the power within.
	www.fictionpress.com /read.php?storyid=1903260 (3224 words)

	Kereru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The kereru- or New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae novaseelandiae (Gmelin) is a bird endemic to New Zealand.
		The Maori name is Kereru- in the South Island and much of the North Island.
		The kereru- belongs to the family Columbidae, and the subfamily Treroninae, which is found throughout Southeast Asia, Malaya, Africa and New Zealand.
	www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/photos/fauna/kereru (175 words)

	Homepage for Christchurch Netball Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		An early reshuffle of players by Kereru was needed to stem the flow of Hearts goals and Marg Foster was introduced on court at WA, Charlene Porima moved from WD to C and Kathryn Newlands was benched as they endeavoured to fight back to level the score.
		Kereru's changed lineup started to have the desired effect in the third quarter as Hearts appeared to lose their way enabling Kereru to get ahead at the three quarter break 44 - 42.
		Kereru taking out the Press Premier title 59 - 58 in what was a very fitting final game for the season, watched by a large crowd in sunny spring conditions.
	www.netballchristchurch.org.nz /assoc_page.cgi1.htm (624 words)

	kereruwebquest
		Write a letter pretending to be a Kereru to the people of New Zealand.
		One of the many native birds that frequently visit our school grounds is the Kereru.
		(New Zealand Pigeon) The Kereru is such a plump, friendly bird that it is easy to spot, especially as it appears to crash land on the branches of some trees.
	waitorikischool.homestead.com /kereruwebquest.html (396 words)

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		Kereru numbers are declining in rural mainland areas, yet many residents in suburban areas frequently observe kereru in their gardens and bush areas, sometimes in abundance (eight at one time in a medium sized guava tree).
		This apparent paradox promoted several local scientists on the North Shore, Auckland to undertake a scientific study of urban kereru.
		Each spotter was asked to record the following aspects of kereru behaviour: 1) roosting 2) diet 3) flying 4) dive displays.
	www.otago.ac.nz /Zoology/hui/Main/Posters_files/May.htm (227 words)

	Kereru Cottage Accomodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kereru cottage provides top class self-catering accommodation at Papatowai in the heart of the Catlins.
		Quotes from Kereru cottage guests: "Surely this must be the finest possible setting for exploring the Catlins - centrally located with captivating and ever-changing view of the bay and hills.
		This seems to be the epitome of New Zealand with its beautiful sea coast, birds and sealife, friendly and welcoming people.
	www.catlins-ecotours.co.nz /kereru.htm (337 words)

	CCANZ - Overcoming Violence: Invest in a Kereru Nest Egg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The kereru is therefore crucial to the regeneration of our native forests.
		So too, the flock of 12 Kereru dispersed throughout the country by the Conference of Churches in Aotearoa New Zealand is crucial to helping spread seeds of peace during this Decade to Overcome Violence.
		If your community would like to invest in a Kereru nest egg, either for yourselves or in order that we might increase the number of birds taking the message of reconciliation and peace to churches and groups throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, please send your donation of $70 by cheque addressed to:
	www.ccanz.net.nz /dov/kids/nestegg.html (243 words)

	All Headline News - Drunken Birds Flying Through New Zealand - October 7, 2006
		Robyn Webb, of the Whangarei Native Bird Rescue Center says, the kereru birds have been eating guava berries, which have fermented and caused the birds to become intoxicated.
		Webb says there has been a lack of food in the forest this year, prompting the birds to feed on the berries.
		The center learned of the birds drunken habits after receiving calls reporting kereru falling out of trees or bumping into windows.
	www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/2246335220 (178 words)

	Songbird hits right note in bid to save native pigeon - 26 Jul 2006 - Animal News - New Zealand Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Greedy, a bit dim and prone to get drunk on berries, kereru, or native wood pigeon, numbers are falling by about 20 per cent every 10 years.
		Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has agreed to be patron of the $150,000 Kereru Discovery Project headed by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa in partnership with Wellington Zoo and Victoria University and due to be launched next month.
		Apart from their size and striking iridescent-green colouring, kereru are known for their comical antics in spring and summer when they become drunk from gorging on berries which ferment in their stomachs.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /category/story.cfm?c_id=500834&objectid=10392988 (528 words)

	News - Unrestrained Dogs Blamed for Otari Bird Maulings
		A native duck has been killed and a young kereru severely mauled in separate incidents at Otari-Wilton’s Bush this week and staff are urging reserve visitors to keep their dogs on leads at all times.
		Dog owners can be fined for not having their dogs on leads in the reserve and risk being charged under the Wildlife Act if their dogs kill protected species, which include kereru.
		She hand-reared the dead shelduck after it was found in a drain and is now nursing the injured kereru.
	www.wellington.govt.nz /news/display-item.php?id=2134 (444 words)

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