The takahe.

                                                              Takahe.

A rare bird found in new zealand.it was believed to have been extinct since the late 1800s,but,was suddenly discovered to be alive in 1948.the adult male is purplish-blue in colour with a greenish back and inner wings.they also possess a significant red frontal shield.they have a red based pink bill.they feed on grass,shoots and insects.as a bird it has remarkable longevity:it can live up to 20 years.However,hunting,predation and habitat loss have become a threat for their survival.Takahe inhabits grasslands using shrubs for shelter.