So why is it called the Turbo Chook? Watch the video to find out.
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Wednesday, 26 October 2016
So Why are Tasmanian Native-hens Known as Turbo Chooks?
The flightless Tasmanian Native-hen (Gallinula mortierii) belongs to the Rallidae family (rails, coots, swamphens). Colloquially they are referred to as the Turbo Chook.
So why is it called the Turbo Chook? Watch the video to find out.
So why is it called the Turbo Chook? Watch the video to find out.
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Very interesting and I am very pleased that I don't have them in my yard!
ReplyDeleteThanks mick. Yeah they're a little bit on the noisy side :-)
DeleteHey there, again. I just realized that I had your site out of order on SiteHoundSniffs.com. For I had it in my head that this was Nature of Tasmania when it is actually being The Nature of Tasmania. I have made the change--including renaming how I had your header uploaded, which is what the search bar looks for. I am sorry for any confusion this may of caused. At least the mistake was caught early instead after thousands of sites were added to the listings, and visitors became used to it being out of order.
ReplyDeleteWonderful video!
ReplyDeleteHello!:) Their bronze and green plumage is beautiful, and I enjoyed watching them run so fast, but they do make a terrible racket.:))
ReplyDeleteThanks Breathtaking. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
DeleteCracking name - could not help but laugh the first time I saw these birds!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne