Kiwi

Kiwis are a group of flightless birds that are native to New Zealand. There are five species of kiwis, which are the national symbol of New Zealand. Kiwis are small to medium-sized birds, ranging in size from the little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii), which is about the size of a chicken and weighs about 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds), to the great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii), which is about the size of a turkey and weighs about 3.3 kilograms (7.3 pounds).

Kiwis are known for their distinctive appearance, which includes a long, thin beak, short wings, and long, strong legs. They have a strong sense of smell, which they use to locate food, and they are nocturnal, spending the day sleeping in burrows or dense vegetation. Kiwis are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plant and animal matter including insects, worms, berries, and leaves.

Kiwis are found in a variety of habitats including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Many kiwi populations are considered to be at risk due to habitat loss, predation by introduced mammals, and other human activities. Conservation efforts have helped to increase the populations of some kiwi species, but many species are still considered to be at risk.