New Zealand's native Kiwi

New Zealand’s native Kiwi.

What is the population of a brown Kiwi?

The population of the North island brown Kiwi is 25,000. The population is declining by about 2-3% a year. The Kiwi is found in Lowland, Coastal native forests and areas in the North island. brown Kiwi’s are also very furry and soft. They also have pointy beaks.

What are some facts about their breeding?

The male Kiwi does most of the egg incubation (process), which is usually one clutch of one egg per year from June to December.

What is the brown Kiwi’s status?

All kiwi species are threatened with extinction. The most threatened Kiwi is the Rowi and Haast tokoeka. The Rowi and Haast tokoeka are related to the Kiwi. The brown Kiwi,spotted Kiwi,fiordland and Rakiura are nationally vulnerable.

What is the kiwi’s cultural importance?

The kiwi is a symbol of uniqueness of New Zealand's wildlife and the value of our natural heritage (Property). The bird itself is a taonga (treasure) to the Maori’s. It’s feathers are valued in weaving Kahukiwi (Kiwi feather cloak) for people of high rank.

What is the community involvement doing?

Today, more than 80 community groups actively protect our kiwi’s over a combined area estimated to be similar or potentially greater than 70,000 ha protected by DOC on public conservation land.

By: AJ