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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii)

Rowi (Apteryx rowi)
Formerly considered a subspecies of the North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli), the rowi is the most recently described kiwi, a group of... More 5 Images 0 videos
Tokoeka (Apteryx australis)
The tokoeka is one of five recognised species of kiwi, the iconic, flightless birds that are only found in New Zealand. This species is... More 14 Images 1 Video
North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)
The kiwi is New Zealand's national bird, and is a name often associated with inhabitants of these islands. The North Island brown kiwi is... More 18 Images 4 Videos
Great spotted kiwi (Apteryx haastii)
The national symbol of New Zealand and its people, the kiwi is both a cultural icon and a biological oddity. The five kiwi species are... More 9 Images 1 Video
Greater rhea (Rhea americana)
The largest bird on the American continent, the greater rhea belongs to a group of flightless birds known as ‘ratites’, which lack the keel... More 23 Images 4 Videos
Ostrich (Struthio camelus)
The largest and heaviest of all living birds, the ostrich is instantly recognisable, with its long, bare neck, large body and long, sturdy... More 47 Images 13 Videos
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
One of Australia’s most famous animals, the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a large flightless bird, second only to the ostrich in height... More 45 Images 2 Videos
Lesser rhea (Rhea pennata)
The lesser rhea is a large bird belonging to a group of flightless birds known as ratites, which lack the keel of the breastbone to which... More 20 Images 2 Videos

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