6. Great spotted Kiwi

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