You are probably referring to the Kagu, _Rhynochetos jubatus_, a New
Caledonian endemic, and also the sole member of its family, the
Rhynochetidae, which is apparently closely related to the South American
Seriemas. It is a curious, flightless, light grey bird with red bill and
feet, about night-heron sized and shaped, which lives in the mountain
forests of the island and is highly endangered.
Paul Van Gasse
Kruibeke, Belgium
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Subject: RFI - Kahu, ?an Australasian Hawk
Hi All! Could anyone give me any information on the name KAHU. My brother
came across this name in a crossword and found a definition for it in a
crossword dictionary as "an Australasian Hawk". We cannot find any reference
to this bird in other Australian field guides. I am wondering what area the
term Australasia is covering? Cheers Julie Moore
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