General
The least common of the kiwis and possibly declining. There is little reliable information on distribution and numbers. Fully protected.
Call
Similar to brown kiwi but higher pitched and more tremulous in quality.
Size: 36-46cm
Status: Endangered.
Range: Western districts of the South Island.
Habitat
Native forests.
Food
similar to brown kiwi.
Breeding
One white egg.
General
Although larger, this species is difficult to distinguish from the little spotted in the field, and it can be confused with the brown kiwi. Its back has a chestnut tinge. Fully protected.
Call
(Same as Brown Kiwi) Male a shrill, repeated, drawn out whistle “kiwi” (pronounced keewee); female a hoarse cry. The emphasis seems to be on the second syllable.
Size: 46-56cm
Status: Threatened.
Range: Western districts of the South Island.
Habitat
In Native forest. mostly
Food
(Same as Brown Kiwi) Insects and worms, often obtained by probing in the ground, and forest fruits.
Breeding
1 sometimes 2 eggs
General
North Island. South Island and Stewart Island birds are considered to be of separate subspecies. The differences, however, are not readily apparent in the field. The kiwi is nocturnal and has poor eyesight. Although it is flightless, it can run very fast. Fully protected.
Call
Male a shrill, repeated, drawn out whistle “kiwi” (pronounced keewee); female a hoarse cry. The emphasis seems to be on the second syllable.
Size: 46-56cm
Status: Threatened.
Range: Throughout North Island but rarely reported south of the Manawatu Gorge. Northern and western parts of the South Island. Stewart Island.
Habitat
Native forests, some forest remnants and scrub country.
Food
Insects and worms, often obtained by probing in the ground, and forest fruits.
Breeding
July-February. One, sometimes two, white eggs.
Description
The kakapo is the worlds most rarest and strangest Parrot. It’s the only flightless and nocturnal parrot, as well as the heaviest in the world, weighing up to 3.5 kilograms (8 lbs). The kakapo has soft moss-green feathers barred with black on its back, pale yellow-green feathers underneath and, hidden away, an unusually soft layer of downy feathers. (Old specimens of pure yellow kakapo are existing in various museums around the globe.) The females are smaller and less brightly colored than the males. It has an owl-like face with 'whiskers', and a large ivory and pale blue beak. The kakapos' unique bill structure is adapted for grinding food finely. Kakapo have very sturdy legs and cannot fly but they still use their wings for balance while walking and running.
Close RelativesKakapo is only found in New Zealand and is not closely related to any Parrot family.
DistributionNew Zealand
HabitatThe Kakapo is is quite solitary. They live alone normaly and have large ranges, travelling several kilometers in one night. Males range from 15-30 hectares and females range from 35-50 hectares to find food for their young. When ranges overlaps they make a noise called 'skraarking' to keep a distance from each other.
Food
Kakapos live of Roots, seeds, fruits, bulbs, buds, flowers, leaves, cones and pollen of many different plants. Their diet varies according to witch food plants are available. Kakapo and native Pigeons called Kereru are New Zealands only plant eating birds
LifespanKakapo lives for more than 60 years.
Description
The little blue penguin is the smallest penguin of al kinds, growing about 35–40cm tall and weighing about 1kg. These penguins live up to 6-7 years in the wild but can live up to 20 years in captivity. The little blue penguin can be found al around the coast of New Zealand. They have sport steel blue coats and white bellies, which is the perfect camouflage for swimming in the ocean. Little blues race through the water at speeds of around 6km per hour.
Call
Little Blue penguins make a variety of calls to keep in contact at sea (barks), declare territory and advertise for mates (brays) and to let the neighbors know they are home (croon). The only call chicks make is a high pitch peeping as they beg for food.
Distribution
New Zealand
Habitat
Blue penguins breed underground in burrows or natural holes, although they will make use of any man-made cavity. Near human habitation it is not uncommon to find them nesting under buildings, stacks of timber or even railway tracks.
Food
Little blue penguins feed on a variety of surface schooling fish, squid and crustaceans.
Breeding
Between May and June the Little Blues prepare their nests for the breeding season. Between August and November a breeding pair will lay 1 or 2 eggs. By around eight weeks of age the chicks are ready to fend for themselves. Little blues commonly return to the same breeding ground they were hatched and will continue to use the same spot. Each year little blues will spend 2 weeks ashore moulting and growing a new coat. Although numbers of Little Blues have reduced since the introduction of Mustelids and the ever expanding human population, with care from the Department of Conservation their numbers are stable and they are not considered under threat from extinction
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