Incredibly Round, Drunk Pigeon Just Became New Zealand's Bird of The Year, Because of Course It Did

[Judi Lynn]

An "absolute unit".

CARLY CASSELLA 16 OCT 2018
Drinking alcohol is dangerous at the best of times. Intoxication in the treetops really raises the stakes.

This impressive albeit risky feat is just one of the many reasons why the kererū pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) is the "absolute unit".

In 2018, this "devourer of fruit" was named Bird Of The Year in New Zealand, winning the popular vote by a clear margin.

The kererū, also known as kūkū or kūkūpa, is a native wood pigeon endemic to New Zealand's north and south island.

The large bird, around 50 centimetres from beak to tail, is famous around the world for its spectacular flight aerobatics, the 'whoosh' of its wings and its complete lack of self-discipline.

The conservation group Forest and Bird, which organised the annual competition, described the victor in the most endearing terms: "clumsy, drunk, gluttonous, and glamorous".

More:
https://www.sciencealert.com/new-zealand-s-bird-of-the-year-is-this-incredibly-drunk-pigeon









More Kererūs:
https://tinyurl.com/ydcb5rg7

[Duppers]

1. Hehe...watch...

[Judi Lynn]

2. Wow! So interesting. Thank goodness it's illegal to hunt them.

The little fellas wouldn't be too good at defending themselves against someone trying to murder them!

Awwwww.

They have no idea what will happen to them if they eat goofy fruit!

Thank you, Duppers.

[Duppers]

3. My pleasure. 😊

[EarnestPutz]

5. Maybe they know full well what they are doing.

Getting an afternoon buzz on and skipping work, taking a nap.
The Mrs. is at home with the kids, pissed off wondering where the bum went.

[packman]

4. That's funny - but, seriously that bird needs a support group

AA - Aviators Anonymous and straighten up and fly right