Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis) — Vulnerable Aves

Brown Kiwi

Apteryx australis

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Apterygiformes · Apterygidae

About

The southern brown kiwi, tokoeka, or common kiwi is a species of kiwi from South Island of New Zealand. Until 2000 it was considered conspecific with the North Island brown kiwi, and still is by some authorities.

Fun Fact

Until 2000 it was considered conspecific with the North Island brown kiwi, and still is by some authorities.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in the South Island and Stewart Island.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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