takahe

ta·ka·he | \ tä-ˈkä-(ˌ)hā

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Definition of takahe

: a flightless bird (Porphyrio mantelli synonym Notornis mantelli) of the rail family that occurs in New Zealand

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Recent Examples on the Web And campaigners for the different contenders sought to canvass votes across various media, with supporters of the takahe -- a large, flightless rail -- creating a TikTok account to boost youth turnout. — Rob Picheta, CNN, "Fat, flightless parrot named Bird of the Year after a campaign tainted by voter fraud," 16 Nov. 2020 Surrounded by a seven-foot metal fence with a mesh too tight even for a rat to wriggle through, the sanctuary is home to such odd birds as the hefty, flightless takahe and the manic hihi. — Charlie Hamilton James, National Geographic, "How rats became an inescapable part of city living," 17 June 2019

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25 Nov 2020

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“Takahe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takahe. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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