
Kiwi Bird
By Shsor3
Description
- narrow, slightly curved beak (WIKI)
- rounded body (WIKI)
-has fur (WIKI)
-black eyes (WIKI)
- rounded body (WIKI)
-has fur (WIKI)
-black eyes (WIKI)
Climate, Countries, Habitat, Reproduction
- live in forest areas
- adapt to cold weather
- found in New Zealand (WIKI)
- territory, mate, nest, eggs, have chicks (CH)
Classification, Communication, Size
- bird (mammal)
- grunt to communicate
- 18 in. 13 kg. (KIW)
Reproduction
- territory, mate, nest, eggs, have chicks
- mating season from June to March
- can't sing to attract, so they grunt (KIW)
Adaptations
- can't fly, get food from ground (KIW)
- use nostrils to find food (KIW)
- curved, narrow beak (pick up insects) (SA)
Reasons for Endangerment
- imported animals (KIW)
- forest fires (KIW)
- predators (dogs, cats) (WIKI)
- limited defenses (SA)
- little food sources (SA)
- hunting (WIKI)
- few places to hide (KIW)
- invasion of mammals (KIW)
Critical Information
- trying to breed a stronger bird/ species of kiwi bird
- farmers make nests
- trying to control loose pets (SA)