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The Great Spotted kiwi is an omnivorous bird which primarily eats earthworms, fruit, seeds, fungi, insect larvae and other invertebrates. They have been known to eat eels, freshwater crayfish, small lizards and even frogs.

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When was Great Spotted Kiwi created?

Great Spotted Kiwi was created in 1872.


Which kiwi is the largest?

The largest kiwi is the Great Spotted kiwi, also known as roroa or roa by the M?ori. The Great Spotted kiwi averages 45cm high.


Does the great spotted kiwi migrate?

No. No species of kiwi migrates.


How many great spotted kiwi are left in New Zealand?

It is estimated that there are between 20,000 and 23,000 Great Spotted Kiwi left in New Zealand.


How many great spotted kiwi left in new zealand?

It is estimated that there are between 20,000 and 23,000 Great Spotted Kiwi left in New Zealand.


Does the Little Spotted Kiwi like cookies?

No. the Little Spotted kiwi does not eat cookies or other man-made, processed foods.


How is the Great Spotted kiwi unique to New Zealand?

The Great Spotted Kiwi is not found anywhere else in the world. It is endemic to New Zealand, and this is what makes it unique.


How much does the great spotted kiwi weigh?

The Great Spotted kiwi is the largest of the kiwi species and weighs an average of 3.3 kg for females (with some specimens weighing up to 4 kg) and 2.4 kg for males.


Why is the great spotted kiwi endangered?

As of 2012, the Great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii) is not endangered. It is classed as vulnerable.The main threats to the Great spotted kiwi comes from deforestation, leading to habitat loss and the introduction of non-native predatory species such as cats, dogs and stoats.


Are kiwi birds tall?

Not at all. The largest species of kiwi, the Great Spotted Kiwi, is around 45 cm tall, which is equal to about 18 inches. The smallest species of kiwi, the Little Spotted Kiwi, is around 4o cm tall.


What is a great spotted kiwi's habitat?

The Great spotted kiwi lives in alpine grassland in part of its range, and lower grasslands in others. It is found in forest areas in the north of the South Island.


Is the little spotted kiwi endangered?

No.Of the five recignised species of kiwi, only two are endangered.The Okarito Kiwi, or Rowi (Apteryx rowi) is critically endangered.The brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) is endangered.The little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii), great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii) and tokoeka(Apteryx australis) are classified as vulnerable.