VulnerableGreat Spotted Kiwi
Apteryx haastii
One of the 3 brown kiwis on WAnimals
Birds · Apterygiformes · Apterygidae
Apteryx mantelli
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
A nocturnal, flightless bird and national symbol of New Zealand, with a keen sense of smell thanks to nostrils set at the very tip of its bill.
Weight
1.5 kg – 3.5 kg
Size
35 cm – 45 cm
Life expectancy
30 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apteryx_mantelli
Best time: All year round, at night
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with North Island Brown Kiwi — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The north island brown kiwi is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as Save the Kiwi work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
Visit the Save the Kiwi websiteIt's documented in 3 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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