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Kagu Facts Rhynochetos jubatus

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The kagu or cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia.

Diet: The majority of the diet is obtained from the leaf litter or soil, with other prey items found in vegetation, old logs, and rocks.

Classification

Family: Rhynochetidae. Order: Eurypygiformes.

What Do Kagus Eat?

Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: the majority of the diet is obtained from the leaf litter or soil, with other prey items found in vegetation, old logs, and rocks.

Kagu Conservation Status

Kagu is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet: Carnivore
Weight: 859.99 g

Fun facts

Cases where either the breeding male or female have been killed have led to nonfraternal polyandrous behaviour.
Male offspring also help to defend their parents' territorial claims.
The social organisation of the kagu, though, has been disrupted in recent years due to attacks by dogs.

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