The little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii) is the only species to become extinct on the mainland. The population strong-hold of 1,200 birds is on Kapiti Island, to where five birds were translocated in ...
The largest of our kiwi species, great spotted kiwi/roroa (Apteryx haastii) live largely at higher altitudes in some South Island national parks. Despite their size, chicks are still vulnerable to ...
Many species of kiwi came close to extinction, but close management and habitat protection have resulted in a steady recovery. The design is bold, setting electric illustrations against stark ...
much like the highly endangered kiwi bird that still roams New Zealand. It probably scurried along the ground gobbling up insects, as other surviving species of New Zealand wrens do today.