Ranger Kiri Klein describes the new arrivals as little black balls of fluff with legs and grey beaks. Photo / File
Fluffy and rare, a pair of newly hatched Te Anau takahē chicks will help bolster the species population nationally.
Department of Conservation Te Anau Bird Sanctuary ranger Kiri Klein said there were two pairs of resident takahē at the sanctuary, one pair with two 2-week-old foster chicks.
"Very cute, really hard to see because they are really good parents and secretive with their chicks, which is good because it keeps them safe."