Weka
The weka is another example of a New Zealand bird that is not capable of flight. It is partial to shiny objects and has a habit of stealing spoons and even watches. They are not frightened of humans and if you are wearing a shiny ring will come and peck at your hand. from the collection of Sir Wilfred Peek.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 64/1907
- Category
- Natural History
- Collection Class
- Birds
- Collection Area Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Collector Excavator
- Peek, Sir Wilfred (from the collection of)
- Common Name
- weka
- Simple Name
- bird
