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Kiwi birds, of the genus Apteryx, are flightless birds native to New Zealand. They lay the largest egg relative to their body size and are identifiable by their long, thin beaks and brown plumage.

Kiwi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kiwi are flightless birds native to New Zealand.. At around the size of a domestic chicken, kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites, and lay the largest egg in relation to their body size of any species of bird in the world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi
Okarito Kiwi - BirdLife Species Factsheet

This newly-split kiwi is increasing in number following intensive conservation management. However, the total population still remains very small and it is therefore classified as Endangered. If the population continues to increase it may be eligible for downlisting in the future.
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=31791
Kiwi - San Diego Zoo Animals

The word "kiwi" often brings to mind the image of something small, brown, fuzzy, and found in the produce section of your local supermarket. About the size of a chicken, the kiwi is a small, flightless, and nearly wingless bird found only in New Zealand.
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/kiwi
Great Spotted Kiwi - ARKive

Learn more about the Great spotted kiwi - with amazing Great spotted kiwi videos, photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/great-spotted-kiwi/apteryx-haastii/
Okarito Brown Kiwi - New Zealand Birds Online

Information about the Okarito Brown Kiwi including diet and habitat, breeding and ecology, and threats.
http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/okarito-brown-kiwi
Kiwi Facts & Characteristics

Small, flightless and largely nocturnal, the kiwi's characteristics make it unique in the bird world.
https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/about-kiwi/kiwi-facts-characteristics/
Facts About Kiwi: NZ Native birds

Learn about our unique kiwi, hear their songs, and find ways to help protect this threatened species.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kiwi/facts/
Brown Kiwi - Facts From govt.nz

Brown kiwi live in the North Island. There are four distinct forms, including the Northland brown kiwi.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kiwi/brown-kiwi/
Kiwis for Kiwi - Protecting our National Bird

Brown kiwi live in the North Island. 4 geographically & genetically distinct birds have been identified: Northland, Coromandel, western & eastern brown kiwi.
https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/about-kiwi/kiwi-species/brown-kiwi/
Kiwi Bird Interesting Facts & Unique Features

Interesting facts & unique features of Kiwi Bird, Endangered New Zealand native Kiwi Birds Answers, Diet, Evolution, Pictures, Videos & More
http://www.kiwibird.org
Kiwi Facts for Kids

The Kiwi is endemic, meaning it is only found in New Zealand. New Zealanders have adopted it as their national symbol.
http://kcc.org.nz/events/kiwi-camp-at-lake-rotokare/
New Zealand's Little Spotted Kiwi Birds are in More Trouble than We Thought

The little spotted kiwi was once widespread on the North and South Islands that make up the mainland of New Zealand, but introduced predators such as cats, dogs and stoats, a reduced habitat and an enormous skin trade saw them decline rapidly in numbers, disappearing altogether from the North Island by 1900.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/new-zealands-little-spotted-kiwi-birds-are-in-more-trouble-than-thought/
Answers to Kiwi Questions - National Zoo

A bird keeper answers questions from the public about North Island brown kiwis.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/birds/kiwi/kiwiqandas.cfm

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Kiwi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kiwi are flightless birds native to New Zealand.. At around the size of a domestic chicken, kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites, and lay the largest egg in relation to their body size of any species of bird in the world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi
Okarito Kiwi - BirdLife Species Factsheet

This newly-split kiwi is increasing in number following intensive conservation management. However, the total population still remains very small and it is therefore classified as Endangered. If the population continues to increase it may be eligible for downlisting in the future.
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=31791
Kiwi - San Diego Zoo Animals

The word "kiwi" often brings to mind the image of something small, brown, fuzzy, and found in the produce section of your local supermarket. About the size of a chicken, the kiwi is a small, flightless, and nearly wingless bird found only in New Zealand.
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/kiwi
Great Spotted Kiwi - ARKive

Learn more about the Great spotted kiwi - with amazing Great spotted kiwi videos, photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/great-spotted-kiwi/apteryx-haastii/
Okarito Brown Kiwi - New Zealand Birds Online

Information about the Okarito Brown Kiwi including diet and habitat, breeding and ecology, and threats.
http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/okarito-brown-kiwi
Kiwi Facts & Characteristics

Small, flightless and largely nocturnal, the kiwi's characteristics make it unique in the bird world.
https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/about-kiwi/kiwi-facts-characteristics/
Facts About Kiwi: NZ Native birds

Learn about our unique kiwi, hear their songs, and find ways to help protect this threatened species.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kiwi/facts/
Brown Kiwi - Facts From govt.nz

Brown kiwi live in the North Island. There are four distinct forms, including the Northland brown kiwi.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kiwi/brown-kiwi/
Kiwis for Kiwi - Protecting our National Bird

Brown kiwi live in the North Island. 4 geographically & genetically distinct birds have been identified: Northland, Coromandel, western & eastern brown kiwi.
https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/about-kiwi/kiwi-species/brown-kiwi/
Kiwi Bird Interesting Facts & Unique Features

Interesting facts & unique features of Kiwi Bird, Endangered New Zealand native Kiwi Birds Answers, Diet, Evolution, Pictures, Videos & More
http://www.kiwibird.org
Kiwi Facts for Kids

The Kiwi is endemic, meaning it is only found in New Zealand. New Zealanders have adopted it as their national symbol.
http://kcc.org.nz/events/kiwi-camp-at-lake-rotokare/
New Zealand's Little Spotted Kiwi Birds are in More Trouble than We Thought

The little spotted kiwi was once widespread on the North and South Islands that make up the mainland of New Zealand, but introduced predators such as cats, dogs and stoats, a reduced habitat and an enormous skin trade saw them decline rapidly in numbers, disappearing altogether from the North Island by 1900.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/new-zealands-little-spotted-kiwi-birds-are-in-more-trouble-than-thought/
Answers to Kiwi Questions - National Zoo

A bird keeper answers questions from the public about North Island brown kiwis.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/birds/kiwi/kiwiqandas.cfm

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Kiwi birds, of the genus Apteryx, are flightless birds native to New Zealand. They lay the largest egg relative to their body size and are identifiable by their long, thin beaks and brown plumage.

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