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Kiwis (birds)
Solitary and nocturnal birds, Kiwis are three species of small, forest-dwelling, flightless birds found in New Zealand. They are New Zealand's national symbol and are protected by law from being hunted. After a period of decline, these birds are now relatively abundant in some areas. Learn more about Kiwis in this category.
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Is a Kiwi a vertebrate or invertebrate?
The kiwi is a vertebrate. The kiwi is a bird and all birds are vertebrates.
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A kiwi is a small flightless bird that is endemic to New Zealand. It is a member of the ratite family, a group of flightless birds which includes the emu. cassowary, ostrich and rhea.
The kiwi was not named after kiwifruit. Kiwifruit were named after the kiwi.
An apterygid is a member of the Apterygidae, birds commonly known as kiwis.
What is happening to the kiwi habitat?
There are many threats to the kiwi's habitat, which are causing it to diminish.
For most species of kiwi, their natural habitat is native forests but they are now found in kauri and coniferous forest where the undergrowth is dominated by tree ferns. However, due to habitat clearing, kiwi are now forced to survive in semi-wooded forest, scrubland and agricultural areas. Thus, deforestation and land-clearing is a major threat to the kiwi's habitat.
Possums are a major threat to the kiwi's habitat. In New Zealand, possums are taking over native bushland. They eat the birds' foods (including the kiwi's food) and their eggs. Possums strip the native plants of leaves, buds, flowers, fruits and seeds, meaning less chances of propagation. New Zealand trees do not have defensive chemicals, meaning the possums can continue to eat from one tree until the tree has been severely affected. Many of these plant species are disappearing from the New Zealand forests, and allowing invasive non-native species to take hold of the forests. This, too, destroys the kiwi's habitat.
How do you properly eat a kiwi?
You don't. Kiwi are small, flightless bords of New zealand and they are protected by law.
You eat kiwifruit.
Kiwifruit are best eaten peeled and sliced. Some people eat the peel, but it does not taste pleasant.
How old is the oldest kiwi ever?
The exact age of the oldest kiwi is not known. However, New Zealand Government's Department of Conservation website states that the Rowi, a kiwi which lives in the South Island, might live as long as 100 years.
No. You can give your dog kiwi fruit or other fruits in small amounts. But you should avoid raisins, grapes, and fruits with pits, like apricots, peaches and cherries.
Is the kiwi a bird or a mammal?
Kiwi is the proper name for the small flightless bird of New Zealand.
The fruit's name is kiwifruit, although it would seem that in many northern hemisphere countries, it is shortened to just "kiwi".
What is so special about a kiwi and its egg?
One of the things which makes a kiwi and its egg so special is the sheer size of the egg compared to the bird itself.
The kiwi is about the size of a chicken, depending on the species, averaging about 45 cm (18 in) high, and ranging in weight from 1.3 kg to 4.5 kg (between 3 and 10 pounds).
Its egg, on the other hand, is almost as big as that of the emu (150mm long and about the same diameter) and is one of the largest in proportion to its body size compared to other birds. Just before the egg is laid, it makes up 15-20% of the kiwi's body weight, and takes up so much room that the female is unable to eat because there is no room in her stomach.
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.
Do kiwi live with other kiwi yes or no?
Kiwi do live with other kiwi.
Kiwi are monogamous birds that can stay together for up to thirty years. However, they do not live with other kiwi.
Although there are kiwi populations in areas, pairs of kiwi do not live with others, but establish a clear territory of their own. After mating, the female lays an egg and the male incubates it, but the young chicks leave their parents' territory when they are 4-6 weeks old (except in the case of the Southern tokoeka, which may stay with its parents for 4-5 years).
What is funny that kiwis can do?
Hahaha! You said Kiwi!
Kiwi's don't do anything funny it just random and cool.
They're also the only fruit with K-I-W-I in it.
See, I'm funny and I do nothing but answer questions about funny stuff on WikiAnswers.
Is it true that kiwi birds cannot hear well?
No. Kiwi do not have good eyesight, but they are compensated for this by excellent sense of smell.
What is the most endangered species of the Kiwi?
Of all the kiwi species, the Okarito Kiwi, or Rowi(Apteryx rowi) is the only one that is critically endangered.
It is therefore the most endangered of the kiwi species.
No. The bird known as the kiwi is endemic to New Zealand. The fruit known as kiwifruit originally came from China.
Yes. As flightless birds, walking is the kiwi's only means of locomotion.
Why do kiwis covered in feathers which are similar colour to the forest undergrowth?
Because the kiwis meet the requirements of the forest growth.
If you crack open a kiwi egg is there a kiwi inside?
If the egg is fertile, there will be a kiwi inside.
It should be noted that it is illegal to interfere with a kiwi's egg. They are protected birds.
Kiwi are birds. They do not hate anyone. They are just busy surviving in an increasingly shrinking habitat.
As for the non-Maori inhabitant of New Zealand colloquially referred to as 'Kiwis', it is a gross generalisation to suggest they hate Australians. Many of them migrate to Australia. Others who may genuinely dislike Australians no doubt have their own personal reasons, whether it be a bad experience with Australians, or misleading tales gained second-hand from other people with an axe to grind.
