wekau (Meaning)
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wekau (n.)
A small New Zealand owl (Sceloglaux albifacies). It has short wings and long legs, and lives chiefly on the ground.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wekau
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wekau Sentence Examples
- The rare and endangered wekau bird is endemic to New Zealand.
- Weka can run swiftly through dense undergrowth, using their strong legs and powerful beak.
- These omnivorous birds are known for raiding campsites and scavenging for food.
- Weka have an distinctive call that sounds like a "we-ka."
- Their nests are often hidden in hollow logs or burrows.
- Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the decreasing population of weka.
- Weka are territorial and will defend their breeding grounds aggressively.
- The wekau's plumage is typically a dull brown with lighter streaks.
- Their diet consists of a variety of plant matter, invertebrates, and small vertebrates.
- Weka chicks are precocial and leave the nest shortly after hatching.
FAQs About the word wekau
A small New Zealand owl (Sceloglaux albifacies). It has short wings and long legs, and lives chiefly on the ground.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rare and endangered wekau bird is endemic to New Zealand.
Weka can run swiftly through dense undergrowth, using their strong legs and powerful beak.
These omnivorous birds are known for raiding campsites and scavenging for food.
Weka have an distinctive call that sounds like a "we-ka."
