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The kiwi belongs to the species group Apteryx.
The kiwi is a bird indigenous to New Zealand and is one of New Zealand's national symbols. The kiwi is the world's smallest living ratite at about the size of a domestic hen. A ratite is any of a number of large Flightless Birds originating in the ancient Gondwana land mass which comprised of most of the land masses making up the Southern Hemisphere today. There are five recognised species of kiwi (some sources cite eight) but currently only two species are endangered. For more information on kiwi species, see the related question.
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How much does a single kiwi cost?
The flightless bird called a kiwi is a protected species and cannot be bought.
What is a kiwi's height?
Depending on the species, kiwis range up to 50cm in height for the female of the largest kiwi species.
Does a kiwi bird exist?
Only young kiwi chicks some from a kiwi bird. The fruit known as kiwifruit is grown on a vine.
How tall can a kiwi bird get?
They can grow to be about 45cm depending on the type of species
Is there a map of where the bird Kiwi lives?
For a map of where the different species of kiwi live in New Zealand, see the related link.
Is a kiwi bird a mammal or bird?
The Kiwi is a bird.
Can you eat kiwi bird eggs?
If you mean the bird, no. Kiwi skins would have to be obtained from kiwi, and since these are a protected species, that would be quite illegal. If you mean the fruit, yes you can.
Why is the kiwibird an endangered species?
because the kiwi bird is flightless and is easy for predators to catch
What is the size of the kiwi bird?
The kiwi varies in size according to the species. On average, they are around the size of a domestic chicken, with the smallest speies, the Little Spotted Kiwi, being a little larger than a bantam chicken.
How long did kiwi birds exist?
Kiwi still exist. There are five recognised species of this small, flightless bird endemic to New Zealand.
Is the kiwi bird a nocturnal bird?
No. Kiwi are nocturnal.
When did the kiwi bird become extinct?
Kiwi birds have only been endangered for less than 80 years. Their numbers were in the millions at that time.
