Kagu

Rhynochetos jubatus

The kagu or cagou is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rhynochetos and family Rhynochetidae, although a second species has been described from the fossil record.

Scientific name
Rhynochetos jubatus
Family
Kagu
IUCN status
EN