The pukeko is a native bird of New Zealand. It lives in groups of 3-12 individuals.

Pukeko have beautiful blue and purple plumage with red legs and a bright red beak. It is known as a swamp hen and can fly reasonably well. Pukeko make a beautiful trophy mount with their deep, rich colors. It is reasonably challenging to get close enough to hunt them, but well worth the effort.

All hunters will need to purchase a Fish & Game Bird Hunting License prior to any hunting activities and must abide by all applicable Fish & Game hunting regulations. Information about the NZ Fish & Game Game Bird Season, Game Bird License fees and current regulations can be found here .