Adaptation
Weka are more often heard than seen, calling year-round and often
setting off a chain reaction among other Weka that join in. The main call is a
shrill, far-carrying cry normally heard in the early evening, often given by a
pair in a practice called duetting. This call is often described as a
high-pitched wee-eek, wee-ee-eek, hence the bird’s common name, and is used to
announce each Weka’s territory. Weka are usually shy, though some, especially
those on the islands, are quite bold, even sometimes taking food from human’s
hands. Adults Weka remain in their territories while young one will go up to 8
km from there place of birth. They are good swimmers and can often swim 900
meter of river, sea or
lake.
setting off a chain reaction among other Weka that join in. The main call is a
shrill, far-carrying cry normally heard in the early evening, often given by a
pair in a practice called duetting. This call is often described as a
high-pitched wee-eek, wee-ee-eek, hence the bird’s common name, and is used to
announce each Weka’s territory. Weka are usually shy, though some, especially
those on the islands, are quite bold, even sometimes taking food from human’s
hands. Adults Weka remain in their territories while young one will go up to 8
km from there place of birth. They are good swimmers and can often swim 900
meter of river, sea or
lake.