Pūkeko is a colorful New Zealand bird that lives in swamps, lakesides, and poorly drained farmland. Unlike many New Zealand birds, pūkeko can fly. They can also run fast and can swim well for short distances. A pūkeko grows to a length of about 20 inches (50 centimeters). The plumage is mainly indigo blue. The head and wings are black. The pūkeko eats grasses, berries, and seeds.
