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Native to the Cook Islands and across the Pacific, the Rupe is found on most southern group islands as well as Palmerston, Pukapuka and Manihiki. The Rupe or Lupe pronounced in Pukapuka (Pacific Pigeon, Ducula pacifica) is a local favourite bird to admire for its forest green and grey colours. It is also a local delicacy on some of our islands. Recently, Rupe have been seen in high numbers, particularly around the Takitumu area...
