The kagu or cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and… Shared publicly - 2016-06-15 The kagu or cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rhynochetos and the family Rhynochetidae, although a second species has been described from the fossil record. Measuring 55 cm (22 in) in length, it has pale grey plumage and bright red legs. Its 'nasal corns' are a unique feature not shared with any other bird. Almost flightless, it spends its time on or near the ground, where it hunts its invertebrate prey, and builds a nest of sticks on the forest floor. Both parents share incubation of a single egg, as well as rearing the chick. It has proven vulnerable to introduced predators, and is threatened with extinction.

Kagu : Information and Community for the Kagu and its owner Kagu kagu It is almost flightless, and builds a ground nest of sticks, laying a single egg. It has proved vulnerable to introduced rats and cats, and is threatened with extinction. The remote habitat and rarity of this species mean that little is known of its habits. The Kagu (French: Cagou), Rhynochetos jubatus is a long-legged blue-greyish bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the family Rhynochetidae, although a second, larger species of the genus Rhynochetos, the Lowland Kagu Rhynochetos orarius, has been described from Holocene subfossil remains. pets Kagu: A general summary Animal Life Kagu: A general summary The cagou or more commonly kagu is a bird, which is generally found in the dense and the mountainous forests of the New Caledonia. The scientific name of the bird is Rhynochetos jubatus. Usually the bird is crested and bluish-grey in color along with long legs, which are bright red.

These birds are almost flightless, since they do not have enough muscular strength to fly. Therefore, these birds are generally ground living. A mature bird is about 55 cm long. Their weight varies in a range of 700-1100 gm. The most striking feature of the bird is the presence of ‘nasal corns’. This feature is not exhibited by any of members of the Aves class. These corns prevent dust and other particles from entering their nasal cavity while they dig with their beaks. Another striking feature of these birds is their plumage. It is generally white or ash-grey, which is quite unique for being a ground bird. Their plumage seems ordinary in plain sight. However, when fanned out they form a beautiful shape. The anatomical fact that makes the species unique is that, these birds have only one-third RBC and yet three times the hemoglobin when compared to the other birds. The kagu has been considered as an endangered species. It is because of the introduction of potential predators. The other factors that led to its scarcity are hunting in order to be sold as pets. They were also captured for zoos and museums.

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Their average length… The Benefits of Bird Control Beauty of Nature - Wildlife Scenery Beauty of Soothing, Relaxing Nature - Amazing Nature Scenery An Island in the Pacific Sunrise Birding Buddies: Kagu General The Kagu or Cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rhynochetos and the family Rhynochetidae, although a second species has been described from the fossil record. Measuring in length, it has pale grey plumage and bright red legs. Its 'nasal corns' are a unique feature not shared with any other bird. Almost flightless, it a spends its time on or near the ground, where it hunts its invertebrate prey, and builds a nest of sticks on the forest floor. Both parents share incubation of single egg, as well as rearing the chick. It has proved vulnerable to introduced predators, and is threatened with extinction. Taxonomy and systematics The Kagu's affinities are not too well resolved.

It was long one of the most enigmatic birds and in more recent times usually affiliated with the Gruiformes. It was initially classed as a member of the clade Ardeidae because of the presence of powder down, similarities in plumage coloration and internal anatomy, the coloration of the chicks and eggs, an the change in the coloration as it grows. When seen as a gruiform, the Kagu is generally considered related to the extinct adzebills from New Zealand and the Sunbittern from Central and South America. Recent studies do indicate that the Sunbittern is the closest living relative of the Kagu. For example, Fain & Houde found these to be certainly sister taxa. They and the mesites did not group with traditional Gruiformes in their study, but instead with their proposed clade Metaves, which also includes the Hoatzin, pigeons, Caprimulgiformes, flamingos, tropicbirds, Apodiformes, sandgrouse and grebes. The internal structure of this group was not well resolvable by their data, and contains numerous groupings which are almost certainly incorrect (such as Caprimulgidae and flamingos).

Thus, the entire "Metaves" may be nothing more than a collection of lineages united by molecular homoplasies. Nonwithstanding, the Kagu and Sunbittern, and possibly the adzebills, seem to form a distinct Gondwanan lineage of birds, possibly one order, possibly more, even though the relationships between them, the mesites, and the "core Gruiformes" are not yet resolved. It is notable, however, that the Sunbittern and the mesites possess powder down too, whereas the "core Gruiformes" do not. While the Kagu is the only living species in the clade Rhynochetidae, a larger species, the Lowland Kagu (Rhynochetos orarius), has been described from Holocene subfossil remains. The measurements of this species were 15% bigger than Rhynochetos jubatus, with no overlap in measurements except those of the forelimbs. Given that the sites where R. orarius were all lowland sites, and that no fossils of R. jubatus were found in these sites, the scientists that described the fossils suggested they represented highland and lowland species respectively. R.

orarius is one of many species to have become extinct in New Caledonia after the arrival of humans. The validity of the species has been questioned by some authors, but accepted by others. Etymology The generic name, Rhynochetos, and the clade name Rhynochetidae, are derived from the Greek rhis meaning nose and chetos meaning corn, referring to the corn-shaped flaps over the nostrils. The specific name jubatus is derived from the Latin iabatus meaning crested. The name kagu is derived from the Melanesian names for the species. The species is variously known as the kavu or kagou in the Kanak languages, and as the cagou in French (also used as an alternative spelling in English). Description The Kagu is a ground-living bird, in length. The weight can vary considerably by individual and by season, ranging from . Its plumage is unusually bright for a bird of the forest floor; ash-grey and white coloured. There is little sexual dimorphism beyond a difference in the amount of barring in the primary feathers. It possesses powder downs which help keep it dry and insulate it in the extremes of New Caledonia's tropical climate.

The crest, which is used to display to other members of the species, is barely noticeable when at rest but can be erected and fanned out. It is nearly flightless, using its wings for displays (its primary wing feathers are patterned), and for moving quickly through the forest. It can also use them to glide when fleeing danger. The wings are not reduced in size like some other flightless birds, and have a span of around , but they lack the musculature for flight. It possesses bright red legs which are long and strong, enabling the bird to travel long distances on foot and run quickly. It has large eyes, positioned so that they give good binocular vision which is helpful in finding prey in the leaf litter and seeing in the gloom of the forest. It possesses 'nasal corns', structures covering its nostrils, which are a feature not shared by any other bird. These are presumed to prevent particles entering the nostrils when probing in soil during feeding. Another unique characteristic of the species is that has only one-third the red blood cells and three times the hemoglobin per RBC compared to the usual situation in birds.

Kagus make a range of different sounds, most commonly duetting in the morning, each duet lasting about 15 minutes. Distribution and habitat The Kagu is endemic to the forests and shrubland of New Caledonia. Within that island group it is restricted to the main island of Grande Terre. There is no evidence that it occurred on the Loyalty Islands, although fossil remains of the extinct lowland form R. orarius have been found on the Ile des Pines. The Kagu is a habitat generalist and able to exist in a range of different forest types if sufficient prey is present, from rain forest to drier lowland forest. They are also able to feed in some drier shrubland associated with the island's ultrabasic rocks, although not the low prey poor shrubland of this type. They are also absent from areas where extensive ground cover makes foraging difficult, such as grassland or areas with high fern cover, but may pass through such areas to reach other foraging areas. The species has undergone some range contraction due to hunting and predation by introduced species. Its original, pre-human distribution, and the extent to which is and its sister species R.

orarius coexisted in lowland areas of New Caledonia, is still not fully understood and awaits further research into the subfossil record. Behaviour and ecology Kagu are territorial, maintaining year-round territories of around 10-28 hectares (22-62 acres). Within the territory the pairs are solitary during the non-breeding season, and may have separate but overlapping foraging areas. The Kagu's crest and wings are used in territorial displays towards other Kagu, slightly different displays are used towards potential predators. Territorial disputes may be resolved by fighting using wings and bills, in the wild this seldom results in serious injuries. Feeding The Kagu is exclusively carnivorous, feeding on a variety of animals with annelid worms, snails and lizards being amongst the most important prey items. Also taken are larvae, spiders, centipedes and insects such as grasshoppers, bugs, and beetles. The majority of the diet is obtained from the leaf litter or soil, with other prey items found in vegetation, old logs and rocks. Sometimes Kagus will hunt small animals in shallow water. Their hunting technique is to stand motionless on the ground or from an elevated perch, and silently watch for moving prey.

They may stand on one foot and gently move the leaf litter with the other foot in order to flush prey. Having located prey they will move towards the prey and stand over it, ready to strike, or make a dash towards the prey from their watching location. If digging is required to obtain the prey this is done with the bill, the feet are not used to dig or scratch away debris. Breeding Kagus are monogamous breeders, generally forming long-term pair bonds that are maintained for many years, even possibly life. Kagu can be long lived, with birds in captivity living for over 20 years. A single nesting attempt is made each year, although should the first nesting attempt fail a second attempt is made that year. A simple nest is constructed, which is little more than a heaped pile of leaves, although in some cases the egg may be laid directly on the ground. The nest is not concealed but is usually adjacent to a tree trunk, log or low vegetation. A single grey slightly blotched egg is laid which weighs 60-75 g. Incubation duties are shared by the parents. Each bird will incubate the egg for 24 hours, with the changeover occurring around noon each day.

During each incubation stint the parent will remain on the egg the whole time except early in the morning, when the bird will briefly move away to call to its mate and occasionally forage quickly. The incubation period lasts for 3337 days, which is long for the size of the egg. Offspring may remain in their parents' territory for many years after fledging, sometimes up to six years. These chicks do not help in incubating the eggs or raising the chicks, but nevertheless improve the breeding success of the parents. The older offspring do apparently help in territory defence, responding to playback of rivals and also participating in territorial fights, and it has been suggested that this should be treated as a form of cooperative breeding. Relationship with humans The Kagu had a variable role in the lives of the Kanak tribes of New Caledonia. To the tribes found in the vicinity of Hienghne in the north of Grande Terre it plays a role in tribal traditions, with its name being given to people, its crest being used in the head-dresses of chiefs, and its calls being incorporated into war dances. The calls of the Kagu were considered messages to be interpreted by the chiefs.

Kanaks in the vicinity of Houalou referred to the species as the "ghost of the forest". The species was not discovered by European scientists until the French colonisation of New Caledonia in 1852 and was not described until a specimen was brought to the Colonial Exhibition in Paris in 1860. This led to a surge in scientific interest in the species, which resulted in many birds being trapped for museums and zoos. The species was also trapped for food, and was considered a delicacy by European colonisers. It was also fashionable to own Kagus as pets. A campaign was run between 1977-1982 to phase out the pet trade. Today Kagus are considered very important in New Caledonia; they are a high profile endemic emblem for the Territory. Its distinctive song used to be played to the nation every night as the island's TV station signed off the air. Its survival is considered important for the nation's economy and image. Status and conservation Concern was first raised about the future of the Kagu in 1904. It is threatened by the introduced cats, pigs and dogs. The bird was hunted to be sold as pet in Europe.

The species was also trapped extensively for museums and zoos prior to being afforded protection. New Caledonia lacked mammals prior to the arrival of humans (except for bats), and many insular species have been negatively impacted by introduced mammals. Rats have a big impact on nestlings, accounting for 55% of nestling losses. The first concrete evidence for the effect of dogs came when a New Zealand researcher's study population was quickly exterminated by dogs in the 1990s, although suspicions about the importance of dogs and other predators had been voiced prior to this and dog control measures had been enacted in some areas in the 1980s. Its initial decline was caused by subsistence hunting, and by capture as pets. They also suffer from habitat loss, caused by mining and forestry. The Kagu is listed as endangered (CITES I), and enjoys full protection in New Caledonia. It has been the subject of highly dedicated conservation efforts, and is receptive to ex-situ conservation, breeding well in Nouma Zoo. It is also prospering in Rivire Bleue Territorial Park, which has a pest management programme and has been the site of releases into the wild of the captive bred birds.

Kagu Kagu image source The kagu or cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rhynochetos and the family Rhynochetidae, although a second species has been described from the fossil record. Measuring 55 cm (22 in) in length, it has pale grey plumage and bright red legs. Its ‘nasal corns’ are a unique feature not shared with any other bird. Almost flightless, it spends its time on or near the ground, where it hunts its invertebrate prey, and builds a nest of sticks on the forest floor. Both parents share incubation of a single egg, as well as rearing the chick. It has proven vulnerable to introduced predators, and is threatened with extinction. The kagu is endemic to the forests and shrubland of New Caledonia. Within that island group it is restricted to the main island of Grande Terre. There is no evidence that it occurred on the Loyalty Islands, although fossil remains of the extinct lowland form R.

orarius have been found on the Ile des Pines. The kagu is a habitat generalist and able to exist in a range of different forest types if sufficient prey is present, from rain forest to drier lowland forest. They are also able to feed in some drier shrubland associated with the island’s ultrabasic rocks, although not in the low-prey, poor shrubland of this type. They are also absent from areas where extensive ground cover makes foraging difficult, such as grassland or areas with high fern cover, but may pass through such areas to reach other foraging areas. The species has undergone some range contraction due to hunting and predation by introduced species. Its original, pre-human distribution, and the extent to which it and its sister species R. orarius coexisted in lowland areas of New Caledonia, is still not fully understood and awaits further research into the subfossil record. source You may also like... Kagu - Pictures and facts - Birds @ thewebsiteofeverything.com Fish Kagu The Kagu's affinities are not too well resolved. It was long one of the most enigmatic birds and in more recent times usually affiliated with the Gruiformes.

It was initially classed as a member of the family Ardeidae because of its powder down, and an affinity with the Ardeidae is suggested by some morphological The case for this is not strengthened by more recent data however. The Kagu is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. The Kagu (French: Cagou), Rhynochetos jubatus, is a long-legged blue-greyish bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the family Rhynochetidae, although a second, larger species of the genus Rhynochetos, the Lowland Kagu Rhynochetos orarius, has been described from Holocene subfossil remains. It is almost flightless, and builds a ground nest of sticks, laying a single egg. It has proved vulnerable to introduced predators, and is threatened with extinction. More Kagu (photo left) is now in danger of extinction. Much of its forest habitat has been cut off, and Europeans have introduced cats, dogs, pigs, and rats to this island, which formerly had no predatory mammals.

If the development of New Caledonia continues, the Kagu will probably survive the century only in captivity;" (Austin & Singer 1961). New Caledonia is to France what Hawaii is to the United States; a state or province considered an integral part of the primary county. More Kagu-tsuchi's birth burned his mother Izanami, causing her death. His father Izanagi, in his grief, beheaded Kagu-tsuchi with his sword, Ame no Ohabari (天之尾羽張), and cut his body into eight pieces, which became eight volcanoes. The blood that dripped off Izanagi's sword created a number of deities, including the sea god Watatsumi and rain god Kuraokami. Kagu-tsuchi's birth, in Japanese mythology, comes at the end of the creation of the world and marks the beginning of death. More kagu pronunciation /ˈkɑ gu/ Show Spelled Show IPA –nouna raillike bird, Rhinochetus jubatus, of the island of New Caledonia, having a gray body, black-and-white wings, and a long, shaggy crest: an endangered species.

Use kagu in a SentenceSee images of kaguSearch kagu on the Web - Origin: 1860–65; < a language of New Caledonia Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2010. More Kagu ''Rhynochetos orarius'', has been described from Holocene subfossil remains. The Kagu is found only in the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is almost flightless, and builds a ground nest of sticks, laying a single egg. It has proved vulnerable to introduced rats and cats, and is threatened with extinction. The remote habitat and rarity of this species mean that little is known of its habits. More courtship the kagu dances with wings spread to show attractive spots of black, white, and rust. Its loud, piercing or rattling calls are heard mainly at night. It forages in forests for snails and insects. The introduction of dogs into New Caledonia was the main factor in its decline. Learn more about "kagu" Citations - MLA Style: "kagu." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2010. Encyclopædia Britannica Online.

16 May. 2010 . APA Style:kagu. (2010). In Encyclopædia Britannica. More Kagu© Imogene Powers Johnson, used with permission Kagu on earth mound© Daniel Heuclin / Kagu © Jon Hornbuckle Kagu© K. Vang and W. Dabrowka / Bird Explorers Kagu standing in shallow pool© Jean-Paul Ferrero / Auscape International Rear view of a kagu© K. Vang and W. Dabrowka / Bird Explorers Kagu searching for food© K. Vang and W. More The kagu is a secretive bird that prowls the forest floor in New Caledonia, an island about 900 miles (1,450 km) east of Australia. It eats worms and insects, and is especially fond of snails, which it eats by smashing the shell with its beak. Kagus make loud barking noises for about half an hour before dawn. It's a sound that's growing increasingly rare in New Caledonia because kagus are almost extinct.

More The Kagu (French: Cagou), Rhynochetos jubatus is a long-legged blue-greyish bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the family Rhynochetidae, although a second, larger species of the genus Rhynochetos, the Lowland Kagu Rhynochetos orarius, has been described from Holocene subfossil remains. More Kagus were trapped in early times by the Melanesians, and later by Europeans. The island range of the Kagu gradually retreated to the interior mountains and valleys, but much of this remaining habitat was subsequently destroyed by nickel-mining activities. Domestic dogs, cats, pigs and rats are the most serious threat to the species' survival. No other birds are closely related to the Kagu; it is the sole representative of its Family. More About the size of domestic fowl, the kagu has a large head endowed with a long erectile topcrest. Once abundant on the islands of the Coral Sea, the shy, nocturnal kagu is now close to extinction, and may only be found in the remotest mountains of New Caledonia in the South Pacific.

Like the dodo, the kagu suffered greatly from the ravages of domestic animals, especially pigs and dogs. A forest-floor dweller, it lives on a diet of insects and snails. More The Kagu is an ground living bird found in the forests and shrubland of New Caledonia. Its plumage is unusally bright for a bird of the forest floor; ash-grey and white coloured. It's feathers are powder-downs which help keep it dry and insulate it in New Caledonia's tropical climate. They possess a crest used for displaying to other members of the species. More only the kagu of New Caledonia. - Home of Wiki & Reference Answers, the world’s leading Q&A siteReference AnswersEnglish▼English▼ Deutsch Español Français Italiano Tagalog * * Search unanswered questions... * Browse: Unanswered questions | Most-recent questions | Reference library Enter a question here... More sustained flight the Kagu's wings are full sized and can support short glides when forced to flee. Pairs hold large (5 to 30ha) permanent territories. Reproductive potential is low; at best only one chick is raised in a year. In dry years breeding attempts may be limited by low food supplies.

PREVIOUS GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD The Kagu was widespread over the island when the Europeans arrived in 1843. More kagus he was studying on Pic Ningua, a 4,000-foot-high mountain crowned by cloud forest, had been mutilated. Hunt had come to the island in the early 1990s to document the breeding and behavioral habits of kagus, which have no known living relatives. Instead, he stumbled onto a wildlife murder mystery. Over the next two days, five more kagus turned up dead. The next month, it got worse: Seven more kagus—some partially eaten, others wounded and left to die—were killed. More * ニューカレドニア国鳥，カグー現る Kagu appeared from native forest in New Caledonia1:25 * Ajouter à la file d'attente Ajoutée à la file d'attente ニューカレドニア国鳥，カグー現る Kagu appeared from native for... More 700 Kagus were inventoried! The flightless Kagu is endemic to New Caledonia and lives in humid and dry forests at low altitude.

It can be found in scrub habitat on occasions. It feeds on worms, snails and small reptiles such as geckos. The Kagu is known to live at least 15 years in the wild. Each pair of Kagu can use a territory up to 30 hectares in rainforest. More Kagus make a range of different sounds, most commonly duetting in the morning, each duet lasting about 15 minutes. Kagu Courtship Dance Behaviour The Kagu is exclusively carnivorous, feeding on a variety of animals with annelid worms, snails and lizards being amongst the most important prey items. Also taken are larvae, spiders, centipedes and insects such as grasshoppers, bugs, and beetles. More The Kagu is listed as endangered and enjoys full protection in New Caledonia. Kagus are considered very important in New Caledonia, it is a high profile endemic emblem for the Territory. Map of New Caledonia, Pacific Map of New Caledonia, Pacific Photographic Print Buy at AllPosters.com Kagu - Buy at Art.com Buy From Art.

More KAGU in New Caledonia KAGU in New Caledonia Related research questions * What kind of dance does the kagu do during courtship? * How are kagus classified? * What is a bird that is practically flightless? * What size is the kagu? * What kind of wings does the kagu have? For students and teachers! More kagu Pronunciation Key, common name for a long-legged, heronlike bird, Rhynochetos jubatus. It has a loose, gray plumage with darker bandings; broad, rounded wings marked with white, black, and red; and a striking orange-red bill and feet. About the size of domestic fowl, the kagu has a large head endowed with a long erectile topcrest. More Kagu is written in Python and supports A2DP (Bluetooth Stereo headsets), kinetic scrolling, ... More 'Kagu' is a music player written for the Internet Tablet OS on the Nokia N800 and N810 Internet Tablets. Kagu is written in Python and supports A2DP (Bluetooth Stereo headsets), kinetic scrolling, a theme engine and the automatic download of album/artist.

Kagu is mainly focused on the Maemo platform, but could possibly support more platforms in the future. More Kagus are classified in the phylum Chordata Chordata (kôrdā`tə,–dä`–) ..... Click the link for more information. , subphylum Vertebrata, class Aves, order Gruiformes, family Rhynochetidae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. More Usually, the Kagu is put into an independent family of the crane-birds. Shape As anatomical peculiarity, the nose-holes have horn-roofs at the basis of the long, pointed beak so that no earth can penetrate into the breath-openings when drilling and poking in moist forest-ground (after worms, insects and their larvae). The red beak and the also red legs rise uniformly well from it, plumages light-dawn from. Only the tail and the Handschwingen are drawn black-and-white.

More The Kagu runs quickly and has the habit of stopping suddenly and standing motionless, but when excited it stands straight, with erected crest, semi-expanded wings, and drooping tail, and when in a playful mood it throws small sticks and stones about with the bill. The birds call to each other, usually about daybreak, in loud, piercing, yelping notes, continued for some time, which can be heard a mile away. It is said to be nocturnal in its habits, feeding on worms, insects, and small mollusks. More genus Rhynochetos, the Lowland Kagu Rhynochetos orarius, has been described from Holocene subfossil remains. It is almost flightless, and builds a ground nest of sticks, laying a single egg. It has proved vulne... More The Kagu (French: Cagou), Rhynochetos jubatus, is a long-legged blue-greyish bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. More Next thing I knew, the Kagu had run around and come up onto the picnic table, just inches from my baggage. Like an inspection. And when I changed my clothes, I felt like he and his mate were watching.

kagu-rhynochetos-jubatus-portrait The Kagu, Rhynochetos jubatus, is a strange and unique bird endemic to New Caledonia’s Grande Terre (the main island). It is the only living member of its family, and its closest living relative may be the enigmatic Sunbittern of the Neotropics. More Picture of Rhynochetos jubatus above has been licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike license. Original source: Bernd Kirschner Kagu-Endangered animals list-Our endangered animals | KONICA MINOLTA Endangered animals list Here you can search for an animal by the first letter of its name. Sorry, currently there are no matches for []. Please search again. Your search found types of animals. Kagu Rhynochetos Jubatus Click the image to expand The Kagu is a near-flightless bird that lives only on the island of New Caledonia. Their numbers have decreased due to attacks by dogs and pigs that people brought to the island.

Total length: 55cm (Source: Doubutsu Sekai-isan* Red Data Animals Kodansha) (*World Animal Heritage) The Kagu lives only on the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. The Kagu uses its beak to hunt and eat creatures that live in the ground. They particularly like worms. The Kagu only lays one egg a year. The parents take great care in raising the hatchling. Find out more about the Kagu! A natural predator that wasn't supposed to exist on the island The Kagu lives only on the island of New Caledonia, located west of the Australian continent. For many years, the Kagu did not have a natural predator on the island. Therefore, it never had to flee to the skies, which is why it evolved into a flightless bird. However, when Captain Cook discovered the island of New Caledonia in the 18th century, many people came to the island from Europe, and the island ceased being paradise for the Kagu. The dogs people had brought with them attacked the Kagu, and the pigs went after their eggs. Signs of hope for the Kagu's future!

Additionally, the island of New Caledonia is rich in nickel, and many forests were cut down in order to mine it. Left with a severely limited number of safe refuges, the Kagu's numbers almost declined to the point of extinction. However, recent efforts to develop sanctuaries and return the raised Kagu to the wilderness are starting to pay off. Their numbers are slowly recovering and now there are signs of hope for the future of the Kagu.

Question: What type of creature is a kagu (or cagou)?
Answer: Bird