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the kererū and has a heavier bill. Unlike the kererū, the
Chatham Islands pigeon has an enlarged hind toe which helps it to scrabble about on the forest floor. The Chatham Islands pigeon generally nests from June to October, while the kererū nests from September to January. The Chatham Islands pigeon nests in bracken or fern near the ground while the kererū prefers to nest in a tree, out of harm's way. The Chatham Islands pigeon's egg is also much bigger.
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