Meaning of the word takahē in English
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takahē
US /ˈtɑːkəheɪ/
UK /ˈtɑːkəheɪ/
Noun
1.
a large, flightless, and endangered bird (Porphyrio hochstetteri) endemic to New Zealand, characterized by its striking blue and green plumage and red frontal shield.
Example:
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The takahē was once thought to be extinct, but was rediscovered in 1948.
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Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the takahē.
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