Wood Pigeon – Kereru
NZ relies on our largest bird for seed dispersal of broad-leaved forest. Fruit is the main staple of the wood pigeon’s diet, berries being their favourite. Their flight is impressive.
They ascend slowly, making steep parabolic dives. Their wings make a distinctive ‘whooshing’ sound whilst flying. To attract wood pigeons to your garden & sustain native trees plant nikau, taraire, koraka & kowhai.