Awkward on land, clumsy in flight and explosive in temperament, the Pukeko doesn’t sing it screeches! With its ancient looking beak, huge feet and strange overstep, plus flamboyant colours, the Pukeko appears to be from another time zone. But when foraging or swimming in the shallow reedy waters of the swamplands they become almost graceful. Here the Pukeko seems to be in harmony with their habitat.