Weka
（重定向自Woodhen）
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![A buff weka at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch, New Zealand](/Images/godic/202502/21/Gallirallus_australis_-Willowbank_Wildlife_Reserve,_Christchurch,_New_Zealand-85715.jpg")
![A western weka on the West Coast, New Zealand near Karamea](/Images/godic/202502/21/SI_Weka5715.jpg")
![A Stewart Island weka on a beach at Stewart Island.](/Images/godic/202502/21/Gallirallus_australis_-Stewart_Island,_New_Zealand_-beach-85715.jpg")
The weka (also known as Maori hen or woodhen) (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand, where four subspecies are recognized. Weka are sturdy brown birds, about the size of a chicken. As omnivores, they feed mainly on invertebrates and fruit. Weka usually lay eggs between August and January; both sexes help to incubate.