Kereru, New Zealand's native wood pigeon, have exquisite iridescent green and bronze feathers with a white vest and may be found in most lowland native forests.
Their strong wings have a noisy beat which has a distinctive sound in our forests. They are large birds and can weigh up to 650 grams.
Kereru are regularly brought into Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (ARRC) wildlife trust for care of injuries that they sustain when flying into windows. This includes broken wings and collar bones.
Occasionally people bring in orphaned juveniles that staff rear.
Kereru are generally hardy and although it can be difficult to get them to eat in hospital, they usually make good recoveries and can be returned back to the wild.