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New Zealand Bittern

New Zealand Bittern

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An extinct large bittern species formerly endemic to New Zealand. It was closely related to the Australasian Bittern but went extinct in the late 19th or early 20th century due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
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This species is extinct and cannot be observed.
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This species is extinct and cannot be observed.
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This species is extinct and cannot be observed.
The Māori people had several names for this bird, including 'Kaoriki' and 'Matuku hūrepo', reflecting its significance in their culture before its extinction.
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