Kiwi
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Kiwi
Apteryx
Kiwi birds are unique because they cannot fly and have tiny wings. They are covered in soft, fluffy feathers and have long beaks that help them find food on the forest floor.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Kiwi has a round body covered in shaggy, brown, fur-like feathers that are quite coarse to the touch. It has strong, short legs and a remarkably long, pale ivory-coloured beak with nostrils at the very tip, making it look distinct from other birds.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApterygiformesFamilyApterygidaeGenusApteryx
Category
BirdsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Kiwi eggs are gigantic, sometimes making up a quarter of the mother's body weight!
Kiwi use their strong legs to stomp on the ground and listen for tasty worms below.
Their nostrils are unique, located at the very end of their long, sensitive beak.
They are the only birds in the world with whiskers, similar to a cat's!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Sniffer
Kiwi can smell incredibly well because their nostrils are at the end of their long beak, helping them find food in the dark.
Ability
Mighty Legs
Kiwi has powerful, strong legs that help them run surprisingly fast through the forest to escape danger.
Ability
Feather Cloak
Kiwi has unique shaggy feathers, more like fur, that help them stay warm in the cool, damp forests.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 35-65 cm
- Wingspan
- 5-10 cm
- Weight
- 1-5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Top Speed
- 19 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 63-92 days
Diet & Feeding
Kiwi use their amazing sense of smell to find yummy insects, worms, and fallen fruits!
Primary Foods
- Earthworms
- Insect larvae
- Beetles
- Spiders
- Berries
- Fungi
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Stoat
Mustela erminea
Introduced predators prey on kiwi chicks and eggs.
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
Introduced predators often hunt young kiwi.
eats
Common Earthworm
Lumbricus terrestris
A primary food source found by probing the ground.
depends on
Silver Beech
Nothofagus menziesii
Provides critical forest habitat and food sources.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Kiwi birds are shy and easily scared, so it's important to be quiet and respectful if you see one in the wild.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Kiwi?
35-65 cm
What is Kiwi's wingspan?
5-10 cm
How much does Kiwi weigh?
1-5 kg
How long does Kiwi live?
10-20 years
How fast can Kiwi move?
19 km/h
What does Kiwi eat?
Kiwi use their amazing sense of smell to find yummy insects, worms, and fallen fruits!
Where is Kiwi usually found?
Forests
How does Kiwi hunt?
Foraging
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