takahe
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of takahe
First recorded in 1850–55, takahe is from the Maori word takahē
Example Sentences
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources considers the South Island takahe as endangered or three steps from extinction.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023
It has marked the North Island takahe as extinct.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023
Last week, 18 takahe were released in mountains in South Island to try to boost a small population in the wild.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2023
Conservationists are also bringing back the takahe, a large New Zealand bird that resembles the extinct dodo, and the vicu�a, a llamalike Peruvian animal that has been overhunted for its luxurious wool.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rallidae present the very noteworthy woodhens, Ocydromus, and the takahe, Notornis, which is almost extinct.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
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