bugs and beetles
Stoats, possums, dogs
kereru's favourite food is small fruits. they also eat shoots, leaves and buds.
The kereru (a North Island wood pigeon) and the Kokako are the only two birds that can eat the fruit of the tawa tree and disperse its seeds.
The kereru (a North Island wood pigeon) and the Kokako are the only two birds that can eat the fruit of the tawa tree and disperse its seeds.
The kereru (a North Island wood pigeon) and the Kokako are the only two birds that can eat the fruit of the tawa tree and disperse its seeds.
kereru's favourite food is small fruits. they also eat shoots, leaves and buds.
bugs and beetles
food
Kereru, also known as New Zealand pigeons, can be found in forests, parks, and gardens throughout New Zealand. They prefer areas with a mix of tall trees for nesting and feeding, as well as open spaces for flying. Kereru are important seed dispersers for many native tree species in New Zealand.
In 2008 the status of Kereru (nz native wood pigeon) was upgraded from 'Gradual Decline' to 'Non-threatened' which meant that the Kereru population had increased to at least 20,000 individuals.They are however, still a protected species.
5-6 pounds