Great spotted kiwi  (Apteryx haastii)

Species information

Videos and images

Authentication

Authenticated (27/11/2006) by Dr. Hugh Robertson, Kiwi Co-ordinator (Research and Monitoring), Department of Conservation; and member of Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi.
http://www.savethekiwi.org.nz/

Glossary

Monogamous: Mating with a single partner.
Nocturnal: Active at night.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2006)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Animal Diversity Web (October, 2006)
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Apteryx_haastii.html
  3. New Zealand Birds (October, 2006)
    http://www.nzbirds.com/birds/kiwigs.html
  4. Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi (October, 2006)
    http://www.savethekiwi.org.nz/Home/
  5. BirdLife International (October, 2006)
    http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=10&m=0