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North Island Brown Kiwi — printable fact sheet
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North Island Brown Kiwi
Apteryx mantelli
The North Island Brown Kiwi is a flightless, nocturnal bird endemic to New Zealand's North Island. Recognizable by its shaggy brown feathers, long curved bill with nostrils at the tip, and strong legs, it forages on the forest floor for invertebrates and seeds. Unlike most birds…
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- Despite being birds, kiwis have bone marrow similar to mammals and whisker-like facial feathers for sensing their environment in the dark.
- Unlike most birds, the North Island Brown Kiwi has nostrils at the end of its long bill to help locate prey underground. The female lays one of the largest eggs in relation to body size of any bird. Kiwis are also known for their distinctive, high-pitched calls that echo through the night forests.
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