Kia ora
I was just wondering whether anyone had pictures of the wing spurs on South Island takahe ? I have read about the small spurs that they have, but have not seen them for myself & there appear to be few photographs of them.
I am just looking for a few photos of them to show at one of our Birds New Zealand meetings. The photos of the spurs can be of those on an adult, a chick or even on skeletal remains. Any photos would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Ian McLean
Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
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Re: Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
I only have a wing of pukeko, it had a wing spur.
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Clinton, that's excellent & I very much appreciate those photos. Next time I find a dead Pukeko, I will definitely be having a close look at the wings ! Cheers Ian
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Re: Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
Hi Ian
This web page shows a photo and being DOC you may be able to get permission to use it https://blog.doc.govt.nz/2021/06/15/6-s ... ut-takahe/.
This web page shows a photo and being DOC you may be able to get permission to use it https://blog.doc.govt.nz/2021/06/15/6-s ... ut-takahe/.
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Fantastic ! Thanks very much for those details Raewyn. Cheers, Ian
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Re: Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
Do all rail species have spurs?
I would assume more closely related species, like other swamphens and moorhens would.
What about Crakes, Weka, Coots, etc?
I would assume more closely related species, like other swamphens and moorhens would.
What about Crakes, Weka, Coots, etc?
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Re: Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
Finn Davey wrote:Do all rail species have spurs?
I would assume more closely related species, like other swamphens and moorhens would.
What about Crakes, Weka, Coots, etc?
Jacanas do!
Also, I've plucked a few little rooster bantams that have them too; not to mention pretty much all of the lapwings and the Spur-winged Goose... I've never really considered them much as a functional feature until this post
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Re: Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
The screamers also have wing-spurs, as do some individuals of the Musk Duck.
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Re: Wing Spurs on South Island Takahe
All four species of Steamer-Duck also have wing spurs.