fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months agoNew Zealanders warned to steer clear of bird of the year' after dive-bomb attacks
It is New Zealand's fastest bird, capable of flying 200km/h in its pursuit of prey, and has impressive talons. Karearea are powerful aerial hunters and watch other birds, lizards or small mammals sometimes larger than themselves from a high vantage point before diving to snatch their prey. During nesting season, they become incredibly territorial and protective, which some walkers have discovered the hard way.
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