What do kiwi birds eat?

Kiwis are omnivorous birds, which means that they feed on both plants and animals. Since kiwis live in diverse habitats, their diets are extremely varied. Some feed primarily on nuts, seeds and leaves, while others eat mostly invertebrate animals such as worms. read more

Kiwi have a highly developed sense of smell, unusual in a bird, and are the only birds with nostrils at the end of their long beaks. Kiwi eat small invertebrates, seeds, grubs, and many varieties of worms. They also may eat fruit, small crayfish, eels and amphibians. read more

Kiwi also eat berries, seeds and some leaves. Species include totara, hinau, miro and various coprosma and hebe. The kiwi’s diet is closely related to its breeding success – the birds need to build up large reserves to get through the breeding season. Some unusual foods. Brown kiwi are known to eat bracket fungi and frogs. read more