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The '''bokikokiko''', '''Kiritimati reed warbler''' or '''Christmas Island warbler''' (''Acrocephalus aequinoctialis'') is a species of [[warbler]] in the family [[Acrocephalidae]]. It is found only on [[Kiritimati]] ([[Kiribati]]). The bokikokiko's diet has been composed largely of the weed ''[[Tribulus terrestris]]'' since the plant's introduction by European settlers in the late 18th century.<ref name="tudge 1995">{{cite book |last=Tudge |first=Colin |authorlink=Colin Tudge |year=2010 |title=The Bird: A Natural History of Who Birds Are, Where They Came From, and How They Live}}</ref> The intricate feather pattern on its head has notably been considered an [[aphrodisiac]] by the indigenous population; in ancient times, the feathers were correlated with penile growth, a belief that likely has some factual basis considering the testosterone-enhancing properties of ''Tribulus terrestris''.<ref name="tudge 1995" /> Due to this, the bokikokiko has been hunted to endangered levels, despite its long-lasting cultural significance within the region, and remains as one of the most symbolically and medicinally important birds in Kiribati.<ref name="tudge 1995" /> |
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The bokikokiko, Kiritimati reed warbler or Christmas Island warbler (Acrocephalus aequinoctialis) is a species of warbler in the family Acrocephalidae. It is found only on Kiritimati (Kiribati). The bokikokiko's diet has been composed largely of the weed Tribulus terrestris since the plant's introduction by European settlers in the late 18th century.[2] The intricate feather pattern on its head has notably been considered an aphrodisiac by the indigenous population; in ancient times, the feathers were correlated with penile growth, a belief that likely has some factual basis considering the testosterone-enhancing properties of Tribulus terrestris.[2] Due to this, the bokikokiko has been hunted to endangered levels, despite its long-lasting cultural significance within the region, and remains as one of the most symbolically and medicinally important birds in Kiribati.[2]
References
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- ^ a b c Tudge, Colin (2010). The Bird: A Natural History of Who Birds Are, Where They Came From, and How They Live.
External links
- http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=7615
- http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/kiritimati-reed-warbler-acrocephalus-aequinoctialis
- http://thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/birds/Passeriformes/Sylviidae/Acrocephalus-aequinoctialis
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