kereru

noun

ke·re·ru | \ ˈker-ə-ˌrü

\

plural kereru

Definition of kereru

: a large, fruit-eating pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) native to New Zealand that has metallic purplish-green upperparts and white underparts Apart from their size and striking iridescent-green colouring, kereru are known for their comical antics in spring and summer when they become drunk from gorging on berries which ferment in their stomachs. — New Zealand Herald, 26 July 2006

— called also kuku, kukupa, New Zealand pigeon, wood pigeon

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The first known use of kereru was in 1873

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