The New Zealand Pigeon, also known as Kererū, is an iconic pigeon endemic to New Zealand. It's a relatively large bird with a green head and white breast. Rock pigeons are around 30 to 35 cm, while a New Zealand pigeon measures about 51 cm long. When it flies, it makes distinctive noisy wingbeats which sound like "whoosh, whoosh."

Since the New Zealand Pigeon is the only remaining native bird that is capable of eating large fruit from the native trees, as a seed disperser, the bird is remarkably important to the survival of many of New Zealand's native plant species.

The bird actually can get drunk after gorging on too much fruit. Sometimes they fall out of trees because they are too drunk.

Here are some photos of this cute creature.

About 'Melody of Birds'

"Melody of Birds" is a series of pictures about lovely birds in the world. Stay tuned to see more charming bird photos under the theme.

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Victoria Crowned Pigeon: A beauty in danger

Meet the cute 'diver' with iconic blue feet

The colorful bird that walks on floating plants

An impressive bird with an enormous shoe-shaped bill

American robin: The bird lay Tiffany Blue egg

Pelican: The bird with the impressive throat pouch

King vulture: A colorful and distinctive scavenger

Hummingbird: The only bird that can fly backwards

Hoopoe: Beautiful bird with smelly defense

Guinea Fowl: The best security guard you can employ

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Atlantic puffin: Clown of the sea

Meet the bird with a half-moon crest on its head

Melody of Birds: Beautiful birds and fantastic flowers

Melody of Birds: Cooling down in summer

(All photos via VCG)

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