The national bird of New Zealand, the Kiwi is extremely unique.  They have no tail and tiny two inch wings which for all practical purposes, are useless. Despite its awkward appearance, a kiwi can actually outrun a human.  Though they are the size of chickens, they lay eggs the size of ostrich eggs, weighing about a pound each.  These birds were named after their distinctive shrill cry ”kee-wee kee-wee”.

Unfortunately, due to their minimal defense to predators and loss of habitat and food, the kiwi is an endangered species.  To keep them from being extinct, large areas of their forest habitat are well protected in reserves and national parks; at present.

Get up close and personal with a Kiwi at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua. Contact us for more information at 1 888 468 2944 or email us at res@goway.com

source: http://www.chemistry.co.nz/kiwibird.htm