The Kiwi

Kiwi are flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. There are five recognised species, all of which are endangered. They are 'The Great Spotted' or 'Roroa' kiwi which is the largest of them all, the 'Little Spotted' kiwi which is the smallest, 'Okarito Brown' kiwi, the 'Southern Brown' or 'Tokoeka' kiwi and the 'Northern brown' kiwi.

Kiwi have a highly developed sense of smell. They eat small invertebrates, seeds, grubs, and many kinds of worms. They also may eat fruit, small crayfish, eels and amphibians. Because their nostrils are located at the end of their long beaks, Kiwi can locate insects and worms underground without actually seeing or feeling them!

Kiwi eggs can weigh up to one third the weight of the female. Usually only one egg is laid per season.The kiwi lays the biggest egg in proportion to its size of any bird in the world! The eggs are smooth, and are ivory or greenish white. The male incubates the egg, except for the Great spotted kiwi, where both parents are involved. The incubation period is 63–92 days.

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