What is the habitat of kiwi birds?

Pasturelands and exotic forests. Before people, about 5% of New Zealand's land area was grassland. Today, grass covers more than 38% of New Zealand's total land area – 52% of the North Island and 29% of the South Island. Pastureland is not good kiwi habitat. read more

Kiwi Bird Facts – Habitat, Diet, Egg, Behavior & Species Let me introduce you to the astonishing kiwi bird through these remarkable kiwi bird facts which will give you an insight about the habitat, diet, egg, behavior and species of this amazing bird. read more

Kiwi Bird Distribution. The Southern Alps are the main location for the Kiwi Bird. New Zealand is where about 20,000 of them live. They like dark forests areas, they are able to adapt to a variety of locations. As their natural habitat has been removed they have been forced to live in areas that weren’t common to them before. 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