The mysterious hakuwai and the ancient harpogornis / by Desmond Hurley

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Title

The mysterious hakuwai and the ancient harpogornis / by Desmond Hurley

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National Library of New Zealand

Collection

Index New Zealand

Description

Investigates the origins and meaning behind: the hakuwai / hakawai / hakuai (a mythical or extinct bird); the hokioi / hokioe (unknown bird); the harpagornis (the extinct New Zealand eagle, Harpagornis moorei). Discusses the Muttonbird Island hakuwai, the hokio, the chainbird and the Breaksea Devil.

Format

Journal

Date created

Aug 2000

Creator

Hurley, D. E., (Desmond Eugene),, 1928-2012

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/45398972

Related subjects

Maori language -- Etymology -- Names / English language -- Etymology / Birds / Birds -- Mythology

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