karearea


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karearea

(ˈkɑːrɛərɛə)
n, pl karearea
(Animals) a New Zealand falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae. Also called: bush-hawk
[Māori]
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An internally-circulated list included the kokako, karearea (New Zealand falcon) and mohua (yellowhead) among others.
They enjoy beer brewed by the Tui Brewery purchased using notes and coins depicting various native species such as Kotuku (Great Egret), Kiwi, Silver Fern, Hoiho (Yellow-eyed Penguin), Whio (Blue Duck), Karearea (New Zealand Falcon), Kokako (Blue wattled crow), and Mohua (Yellowhead).