Does the native New Zealand bird the kiwi live in the dark?

Mostly, except for the Stewart Island tokoeka, or southern brown kiwi. Kiwis are a shy creature and pretty well defenceless against predators. Happily, Stewart Island is largely free of the latter. read more

Kiwi are a significant national icon, equally cherished by all cultures in New Zealand. Kiwi are a symbol for the uniqueness of New Zealand wildlife and the value of our natural heritage. The bird itself is a taonga (treasure) to Maori, who have strong cultural, spiritual and historic associations with kiwi. read more

Kiwi are ratites. The closest relatives to kiwi today is the elephant bird from Madagascar. They are also related to emus and cassowaries of Australia, and the extinct moa of New Zealand. There are five species of kiwi: Brown kiwi; Great spotted kiwi/roroa; Little spotted kiwi; Rowi; Tokoeka; Kiwi can live for between 25 and 50 years. read more