Story: Kiwi

Features of a kiwi

Click on the different parts of this kiwi to see how the features of this unusual bird are similar to those of land-based mammals.

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How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips, 'Kiwi - A remarkable bird', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/10202/features-of-a-kiwi (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Jock Phillips, published 24 Sep 2007, reviewed & revised 15 May 2015