$ 5000 on top of extremely rare kokako

christchurch - Accidentally saw a kokako? Report quickly than, for spotting this bird on the South Island of New Zealand is worth money. The 'South Island kokako Foundation' has put a premium of 5,000 New Zealand dollars (nearly 3,400 euros) on the head of the beast, which is considered extinct. For some time there questioned again.

Maybe there still fly a few examples around in the woods. To iron out the blessed bonus, obviously proof be provided. Ideally of course material.

The board has put a comprehensive description on its site for the investigation. Kokako wanted (preferably live): dark gray or gray blue, black face mask, orange wattle under the beak; bigger than a tui, smaller than a pigeon; long legs, short tail, round wings during flight, sturdy curved beak; hops, jumps or runs; singing sharp and bright with holklinkende deep tones.

On the northern island kokako will come here and there in the wild. Main difference: the slap on the throat is blue.