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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.

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Depending on the species, kiwis range up to 50cm in height for the female of the largest kiwi species.


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 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 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.


What bird lays the largest egg in relation to its own size?

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What do brown kiwi do in breeding season?

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What is the largest egg laying animal?

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What is unusual about kiwi eggs?

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What do you call more than one kiwi bird?

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