Okarito Kiwi
NameOkarito Kiwi
Common NameOkarito Kiwi
Scientific NameApteryx rowi
FamilyApterygidae
Wingspan (cm)0
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)2500
Plumage DetailsShaggy, grey-brown feathers with lighter streaking, giving a somewhat striped appearance. The feathers are hair-like rather than typical bird feathers, providing excellent camouflage on the forest floor.
Vocalization / CallMales typically emit a high-pitched, ascending whistle, while females have a lower, hoarser call. These calls are primarily heard at night and are used for communication and territorial defense.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small area of native forest in the Okarito region on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Identifying FeaturesFlightless, Long pale bill with nostrils at the tip, Shaggy brown plumage, Nocturnal, Strong legs, Lack of a visible tail
Description
The Okarito Kiwi is a medium-sized, flightless nocturnal bird endemic to New Zealand, known for its long, pale bill with nostrils at the tip and shaggy, hair-like brown plumage. It forages on the forest floor, using its keen sense of smell to find invertebrates and fallen fruit.
