Swamp Hen.
 
 Arriving in New Zealand from Australia about 1,000 years ago, the Pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio) has become well established throughout the two main islands, and has become a real character of New Zealand fauna. Photo details: Canon 350D, ISO 800, 1/1000th second exposure with a Sigma 18-200mm lens @ f-14.

Image taken August 19th 2007