Fauna
New Caledonia has one of the most enigmatic birds of the world, the endangered Kagu. It is related to the cranes and it lives very hidden. It is also the heraldic bird of the island. Another endemic bird is the New Caledonian Rail. This critically endangered bird could be extinct but many believe that it still persists. Both the New Caledonian Owlet-nightjar and the New Caledonian Lorikeet are believed to persist under similar circumstances. There are also another twenty or so endemic birds on the island, including the tool-using New Caledonian Crow. See Endemic birds of New Caledonia for more details. The seashells from New Caledonia are in great demand by collectors.
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