New Zealand pigeon (kererū)
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The New Zealand pigeon, or kererū, is a large, colorful native wood pigeon known for its iridescent plumage and vital role in dispersing the seeds of many New Zealand forest trees.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| New Zealand pigeon (kererū) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16131244 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Zealand pigeon (kererū) Context triple: [Whanganui National Park, hasFauna, New Zealand pigeon (kererū)]
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Apteryx
Apteryx is a genus of flightless, nocturnal birds native to New Zealand, commonly known as kiwis, characterized by their small size, long beaks, and hair-like feathers.
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New Zealand kaka
The New Zealand kaka is a large, forest-dwelling parrot native to New Zealand, known for its strong curved bill, raucous calls, and important ecological role as a nectar and seed disperser.
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C.
New Zealand robin
The New Zealand robin is a small, inquisitive native songbird known for its tameness around humans and its presence in forested areas across parts of New Zealand.
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D.
Manuk
Manuk is a remote volcanic island in Indonesia’s Banda Sea, known for its active volcano and large seabird colonies.
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E.
North Island brown kiwi
The North Island brown kiwi is a nocturnal, flightless bird endemic to New Zealand’s North Island, known for its long beak, hair-like feathers, and status as a vulnerable national icon.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Zealand pigeon (kererū) Target entity description: The New Zealand pigeon, or kererū, is a large, colorful native wood pigeon known for its iridescent plumage and vital role in dispersing the seeds of many New Zealand forest trees.
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A.
Apteryx
Apteryx is a genus of flightless, nocturnal birds native to New Zealand, commonly known as kiwis, characterized by their small size, long beaks, and hair-like feathers.
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B.
New Zealand kaka
The New Zealand kaka is a large, forest-dwelling parrot native to New Zealand, known for its strong curved bill, raucous calls, and important ecological role as a nectar and seed disperser.
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C.
New Zealand robin
The New Zealand robin is a small, inquisitive native songbird known for its tameness around humans and its presence in forested areas across parts of New Zealand.
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D.
Manuk
Manuk is a remote volcanic island in Indonesia’s Banda Sea, known for its active volcano and large seabird colonies.
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E.
North Island brown kiwi
The North Island brown kiwi is a nocturnal, flightless bird endemic to New Zealand’s North Island, known for its long beak, hair-like feathers, and status as a vulnerable national icon.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.