StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height40 cm
Weight2350 g
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"The North Island brown kiwi lays the largest egg in relation to its body size of any bird in the world."
Field Guide
North Island Brown Kiwi
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The North Island brown kiwi is a unique, flightless bird native to New Zealand. About the size of a chicken, this nocturnal creature has a round body, tiny wings, and a long, slender bill. Its brown, spiky feathers give it a distinctive appearance in the forests it calls home.
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Diet
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