Kauri Comparisons: Banded Rail
Shanti Truong-George Kauri Protection Coordinator The banded rail (moho pererū, Hypotaenidia philippensis ) is a small, inconspicuous bird that lives in saltmarshes and mangroves. Being very shy, they hide deep amongst the mangroves. In Māori mythology, the laughter of the moho pererū, also known as pātātai , led to the death of Māui. Did you know we have some local moho pererū right here in Kaipātiki? Learn more about them and how to become a Banded Rail Bandit (protector of
Dec 8, 2025