They construct nests with twigs in trees, with a single egg clutch.įound in a variety of habitats across the country, the kererū feeds mainly on fruits, as well as leaves, buds and flowers. Kererū pairs are monogamous, breeding over successive seasons and remaining together when not breeding. Two subspecies have been recognised, although the second-the Norfolk pigeon of Norfolk Island-became extinct in the early 20th century. Described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1789, it is a large, conspicuous pigeon up to 50 cm (20 in) in length and 550–850 g (19–30 oz) in weight, with a white breast and iridescent green-blue plumage.
The kererū ( Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) or New Zealand pigeon is a species of pigeon native to New Zealand.
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