The kagu, also called the cagou, is a crested, long-legged, bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rhynochetos and the family Rhynochetidae, though a second species in the genus has been described from the fossil record.
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Source Kagu (Wikidata)
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014)
2. Wikipedia: Kagu
threat (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
It has proven vulnerable to introduced predators and is threatened with extinction.
system (MediaWiki batch-API article extract states it plainly)
The kagu or cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia.
Status and conservation
The bird was trapped extensively for the European pet trade and for museums and zoos until it was afforded protection.
Relationship with humans
The species was also trapped for food and was considered a delicacy by European colonisers.
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In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
The kagu is a habitat generalist and survives in a range of different forest types if sufficient prey is present, from rain forest to drier lowland forest.
View the Source3. Kagu (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q669634 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
- Child Taxon Of: Aves, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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