Tasmanian Native Hens are good swimmers and fast runners with strong legs therefore some people call them 'turbo chooks'. The chooks can run up to 50km hour are plentiful near marshes, rivers and so on. The Native Hen is protected.
No they are not decreasing there are plenty of them in various areas of Tasmania, Australia where I live. The hens are social within their own community.
Very fast, gone in a flash so to speak. I've seen them running fast but not 50kph I expect they would do that only on an odd occasion. You are welcome.
Hi Margaret, the Tasmanian Native Hen is an interesting bird especially with those red eyes/. Glad you were able to capture a photo to post, Margaret. Also thanks for the well wishes on our recent anniversary, much appreciated.
looks strong and clever too this post reminded me my read Homo Sapiens in which i learnt that Australia was magical island so many centuries ago loaded wit astonishing creatures and forests which went disappeared once human arrived how sad ,one can imagine only the splendor your land had once
Margaret, can they be hunted for food?
ReplyDeleteNo they can't be hunted for food Norma as they are protected because they are native to Tasmanian, Australia where I live.
DeleteI love it, good that well looked after, the Tasmanian Native Hen is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey are a lovely bird Bob and plentiful where I took these photos of them at least they don't run off, just wary.
DeleteDear friend! This is the first time i have seen this hen "Turbo chooks". Does its community crowded or they are dcreasing day by day?
ReplyDeleteNo they are not decreasing there are plenty of them in various areas of Tasmania, Australia where I live. The hens are social within their own community.
DeleteGood to hear that Dear friend! It looks so friendly and cute,
DeleteI haven't seen one of those.
ReplyDeleteCan understand that :)
DeleteКакой интересный экземпляр!
ReplyDeleteГолова как у голубя, шея как у гуся, тело как у куропатки, а ноги как у курицы.
А они умеют летать?
You are very observant and no they can't fly, they just run fast.
DeleteThey have beautiful eyes! Are they always red?
ReplyDeleteThey do have vivid red piercing eyes and yes I do believe they are always red.
Delete50kph? That IS fast. Love the name 'turbo chook' and am glad they are protected. Thanks for introducing them to me.
ReplyDeleteVery fast, gone in a flash so to speak. I've seen them running fast but not 50kph I expect they would do that only on an odd occasion.
DeleteYou are welcome.
Great bird. We saw then all over Tasmania.
ReplyDeleteRecall you both wondering if you would see any - and there you were seeing plenty. PS. I let them all know when you were coming :)
DeleteWe appreciated that!
DeleteHeipsan,
ReplyDeletethis bird looks nice. Just different as we have.
Your cooks would be the same as the ones we have on farms and so on, these Native Hens are not eaten being protected.
DeleteWow! Very talented birds. That’s really fast.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, indeed it's fast and they sure can.
DeleteIt doesn't look real!
ReplyDeleteSandi, it is or was real but I can see what you mean :)
DeleteMe asombra la gran velocidad que tiene al correr.
ReplyDeleteBesos
It is amazing that they can go that fast if necessary.
DeleteNever seen this hen before but I rarely see hrnd
ReplyDeleteWell can understand that Jo-Anne, native to Tasmania and wouldn't see them in the city though they are not far from my city.
DeleteNão conhecia!
ReplyDeleteObrigada, por partilhar, Margaret!
Um viajante beijinho!
Megy Maia🌺🍀🍁
Thanks Megy.
DeleteI've not heard of them. They do look rather hen like.
ReplyDeleteThey do look like a normal hen, plenty of them about Andrew.
DeleteMovers And Shakers - Way Cool
ReplyDeleteCheers
lol
DeleteI have not seen them before. They do look stronger and tougher than our local hens.
ReplyDeleteWith strong sturdy legs too Nancy.
DeleteHi, wow amazing creature. its like snipe in malaysia,
ReplyDeleteOh is it, must look your snipe up..
DeleteWow--- Looks like a cross between our coot and a roadrunner. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Maybe roadrunner and native hen could race :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful and elegant bird! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteMuito bem "apanhado".
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Thank you..
DeleteWow, amazing pictures
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteWow so interesting about that bird!We do not have alot of them over here they are very shy!Thanx for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome
DeleteBellissime e molto particolari.
ReplyDeleteGrazie per la condivisione.
You're welcome.
DeleteThank you for sharing this very interesting bird Margaret. Lovely to see! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise
DeleteSe parece más a una paloma. Buenas fotos.
ReplyDeleteBuen Martes Margaret.
Un abrazo.
You are welcome..yes something like a pigeon
DeleteHi Margaret, the Tasmanian Native Hen is an interesting bird especially with those red eyes/. Glad you were able to capture a photo to post, Margaret. Also thanks for the well wishes on our recent anniversary, much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Beatrice...
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shots!!
Fantastic to see this special hen. Very nice how he wants to pose for you as a model.
Greetings, Marco
Thanks Marco..
DeleteI'm probably called lots of names, but "Turbo Chook" definitely won't be one of them!! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well down your way, Margaret. :)
Lol..all is well down here thanks Lee. We can go about our business freely.
DeleteMuy bello el modo en que la has captado.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo, amiga
Thank you.
DeleteHow beautiful the Tasmanian Native Hens are. Great captures.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know these birds.
Thanks Maria. Nice hens.
DeleteMe parece preciosa. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa.
DeleteLovely series of photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan.
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ReplyDeletebeautiful bird indeed
ReplyDeletelooks strong and clever too
this post reminded me my read Homo Sapiens in which i learnt that Australia was magical island so many centuries ago loaded wit astonishing creatures and forests which went disappeared once human arrived how sad ,one can imagine only the splendor your land had once