Hiding behind a sprig of gras!

Mmmm, the photographer needed to move more likely! Oh well perhaps next time!

Kindly provided by mr Wiki:
......The Pukeko, or New Zealand Swamp Hen is a member of the rail family, and is similar to other species found all over the world. It is one of the few New Zealand native birds to have flourished since the arrival of man, and can be found in almost any grassland area, especially in swampy locations. Groups will often be seen foraging for food in road-side areas.