Original post – 30 Aug 2019 – by Wellington Zoo, New Zealand

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This beautiful wee Ruru was brought to us yesterday by a member of the community. The bird was possibly hit by a car and unfortunately has a broken wing.

Today our Vet team at The Nest Te Kōhanga did a general health check on the Ruru and tomorrow we’re hoping to do surgery on the broken right wing.

It’s still early days for this wee bird, but hopefully he improves so we can rehabilitate and release him back to the wild! 🤞


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xo owlsintowels

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