Kiwi

About

How kiwi lives

Kiwis are flightless New Zealand birds that probe soil at night for worms, insects, and fruit. Kiwis have nostrils near the tip of the bill, helping them smell food underground. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting kiwi also depends on keeping forest, grassland habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Kiwis have nostrils near the tip of the bill, helping them smell food underground.
• Many birds rely on sharp vision and route memory to navigate long distances.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.