The Brown Kiwi is native to New Zealand. The Southern Brown Kiwi or Common Kiwi (Apteryx australis) lives on the South Island and the North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) lives on the North Island of New Zealand. Before 2000 these two were considered one species of Kiwi.
Kiwis are flightless birds that are about the size of a domestic chicken. They lay the largest egg in relation to their body size. It is the national symbol of New Zealand. For other New Zealand birds check out our Kakapo and Kea.
We've talked about endemic birds a few times on this blog, notably during our recent Puerto Rico week, but we've never really explored exactly what it means to be endemic. Let's look into the meaning of endemism and birds! When a bird is described... Read more »
When most people think of owls, one of the facts that often comes up is that they are nocturnal. Nocturnal animals are most active during the night, sleeping by day. While most owl species are nocturnal, not all are. Adaptations found in... Read more »
In the world of birds, color and charisma are not just features; they are an experience, an adventure into the vividness of nature. Birdorable captures this essence perfectly in these newest t-shirt designs, which are an absolute delight for bird lovers everywhere. Featuring a kaleidoscope of colors and... Read more »
The Brown Kiwi is one of five species of kiwi. All kiwis, native to the islands of New Zealand, are flightless. The national symbol of New Zealand holds at least two avian records. First, these grown-dwelling... Read more »
