Bird group

Kiwis

5 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

Great Spotted Kiwi
Apteryx maxima
Vulnerable≈ 12K-15K

The Great Spotted Kiwi is a flightless nocturnal kiwi of New Zealand forests, scrub, and predator-managed island sanctuaries. It uses a…

Little Spotted Kiwi
Apteryx owenii
Near Threatened≈ 2K-3K

The Little Spotted Kiwi is a flightless nocturnal kiwi of New Zealand forests, scrub, and predator-managed island sanctuaries. It uses a…

North Island Brown Kiwi
Apteryx mantelli
Vulnerable≈ 25K-35K

The North Island Brown Kiwi is a flightless nocturnal kiwi of New Zealand forests, scrub, and predator-managed island sanctuaries. It uses…

Okarito Brown Kiwi
Apteryx rowi
Vulnerable≈ 400-500

The Okarito Brown Kiwi is a flightless nocturnal kiwi of New Zealand forests, scrub, and predator-managed island sanctuaries. It uses a…

Southern Brown Kiwi
Southern Brown Kiwi
Apteryx australis
Vulnerable≈ 20K-25K

The Southern Brown Kiwi is a flightless nocturnal kiwi of New Zealand forests, scrub, and predator-managed island sanctuaries. It uses a…