Kiwi bird is one of the species of birds that can not fly. Its body can grow to the size of a chicken, with a weight of 2-5 kg. Natural distribution area of ​​this bird species was limited only in New Zealand. This bird is found in three species, Apteryx australis contained in the three main islands of New Zealand. While Apteryx oweni and Apteryx haasti only found in the South Island alone. Bird is said to live for 20 years this is a bird that is faithful to their partner. Strangely only the females more dominant in the marriage arrangement like this model turned out to be very special and fair. It is very rare even in the world of birds and many privileges of bird kiwi bird is compared with Pets another, How come? The key to the division of tasks. During breeding the female energy will largely be spent to remove the eggs. Although only 1-2 eggs, egg size Kiwi bird unusually large. In addition to its size, the weight of this egg is astonishing, can weigh up to 25% by weight of the parent body! Compared to relatives, ostrich eggs only 2% of the body weight of the mother, and the weight of a human baby is approximately only 5% of the weight of the mother and the egg is incubated about 75 days - 80 days. Therefore, the rest of the work done by the males, including smoothing affairs nest, lay eggs, to accompany the child feeding after eggs hatch. Great right? Kiwi bird's nostrils are almost at the end of the beak, no tail and wings are very small, because the circumstances are very small wings that kiwi bird can not fly. Slim and sharp beak which is in line with the food that is small animals such as worms and other animals. Kiwi bird's nostrils are almost at the end of its beak.

Kiwi bird is nocturnal bird whose life is out and looking for food at night. Kiwi is looking for food at night. That's what makes the kiwi rarely seen by humans. in addition, the kiwi also includes shy birds. To take food from the soil, kiwi bird used to use their long beaks and sharp. Uniquely, the tip of the beak there is a sense penyecap food. His love of food is earthworms, soil insects, fruit bushes, and small animals that smell. kiwi usually live in holes large tree roots. Breeding season is the time to make the territory. Territory size is determined by the extent to which the male voice cries could still be heard. The breadth varies, from only 2 hectares to more than 100 hectares. These birds have only one partner during their lifetime. Unlike other birds outside of New Zealand, who lives with mammals, birds of New Zealand issued a pungent odor while producing wax to protect their feathers. While sleeping kiwi fond folded and head into the half, then cover it with feathers. If the enemy visit, kiwi will save themselves by running.

Currently the kiwi species including a rare animal, then by maketh it as an icon of the State will encourage many conservation efforts and protection for the survival of kiwi from extinction. It turns kiwi bird can only live in the dark. If they are exposed to sunlight, then they will be sick and old can cause death. Kiwi smelled like mushrooms or ammonia. This is what could be causing the species is now threatened with extinction.