RARE AND POPULAR
One of the rarest of birds these days, along this coast, is the New Zealand brown parrot, the kaka. At Mr. Hamish Wilson's home, "Burleigh," Bulls, a solitary kaka has been seen several times recently, feeding from honey-giving blossoms. A favourite tree is the kowhai, „now.; in l'profuse bloom, reports the Wanganui .correspondent of "The Post." Many years ago the kaka was plentiful in New Zealand forests, but was shot in large numbers by both Europeans and Maoris. The Maoris fried the birds in their own fat and potted them for future use and for presentation as between tribe and tribe. The kaka is now protected. Many people have visited Mr. Wilson's home to see the unusual visitor.
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Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 79, 1 October 1945, Page 9
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121RARE AND POPULAR Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 79, 1 October 1945, Page 9
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