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The kiwi's extinct cousin is known as the elephant bird (Aepyornithidae). The elephant bird was a large, flightless bird native to the island of Madagascar. It is considered one of the largest birds to have ever existed. These birds went extinct several centuries ago, likely due to a combination of factors, including habitat loss and hunting by humans.
The kiwi and the elephant bird are not closely related in terms of taxonomy, but they share some similarities due to convergent evolution. Both are flightless, ground-dwelling birds with small wings and a long, slender bill. They also have similar ecological roles as they both fill niches similar to those of small mammals in their respective ecosystems. Kiwis, which are native to New Zealand, are the closest living relatives to the extinct elephant bird.
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This bird is now extinct?
Dodo
What bird became extinct in 1914?
DODO
What is an extinct bird that has only 3 letters?
The bird is a Moa. You can read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moa Cheers!
What species of bird have gone extinct?
I've got 1-the elephant bird. Its smaller than your nail! great name(!) ;-)
Name of a young birds?
there can be different specific words for particular species, but the general term is chick. a newly hatched bird is a hatchling.
What are you doing about your kiwis being extinct?
Kiwis are not extinct. They are endangered. Extinct means they do not exist anymore.
What factors would people cause for the bird kiwis to become extinct?
Habitat clearingIntroducing non-native animals
Why should kiwis be protected?
The kiwi is a flightless bird that is generally native to New Zealand. Kiwis should be protected as they are very few in numbers and have too many predators. If not protected, the kiwi may sooner or later be extinct.
Which country kiwis bird belong?
Kiwi or kiwis are flightless birds and native to New Zealand.
Do kiwis fly and why?
The kiwi is a flightless bird.
Which bird family belongs to Apterygidae?
KIWIS
Do you think kiwis should be extinct or not?
No. No animal should ever become extinct. It just proves how irresponsible we are as humans
What New Zealand forest bird is the size of a chicken?
Kiwis
What do kiwis have that no other bird has?
nostrils at the end of the bill instead of the top.
Why does New Zealand need to protect the kiwis?
The kiwi is unique to New Zealand. A small, flightless bird, it is not found anywhere else. If wildlife authorities in New Zealand fail to protect this defenceless bird, there is a very real chance it will become extinct within the next couple of decades.
Are Bird extinct?
NO!!!
How do you spell the plural form of kiwi?
The plural of kiwi (bird, fruits) is kiwis.
