They live in groups of 3–12 individuals and are known to group together and shriek loudly to defend nests successfully during attacks by Australasian Harriers.
Although this behaviour was previously unknown, the related Pukeko occasionally feeds on eggs and nestlings of other birds as well.
Martin Baynton, co-owner and Executive Producer at Pukeko Pictures, is a writer and illustrator of children's books with over 30 titles published by major English and American houses including Walker Books, Penguin, Scholastic and Greenwillow.
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In March 2012, FremantleMedia Australia "announced a major first look deal with Pukeko Pictures".
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Pukeko Pictures is a creative and commercial partnership between Bafta and Academy Award winners Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger (co-founders and creative leads at Weta Workshop) and internationally acclaimed author, illustrator and children’s television creator/producer Martin Baynton.
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Martin is currently focussed on developing new properties for Pukeko Pictures.