Do You Know Kiwi?

There are five species of kiwi that exist in nature.

Kiwis are terrestrial animals because they have small vestigial wings, which are non-functional and not used for flight. They also lack a keel on their sternum, which is a characteristic feature of birds that allows for the attachment of flight muscles. Additionally, they have bone marrow, which is found in terrestrial animals and is responsible for producing blood cells. However, the possession of stout legs is not a determining factor for kiwis being terrestrial, as many other animals, both terrestrial and aquatic, can have stout legs.

The Great spotted Kiwi is the largest species of Kiwi.

The Okarito kiwi was first identified as a species in 1994. This means that before 1994, it was not officially recognized as a distinct species. The identification of the Okarito kiwi in 1994 likely involved scientific research and study to determine its unique characteristics and differentiate it from other species of kiwi. This discovery would have contributed to our understanding of kiwi biodiversity and conservation efforts.

A kiwi is genetically closely related to the elephant bird. The elephant bird was a large flightless bird that lived in Madagascar and became extinct around 1,000 years ago. Both the kiwi and the elephant bird belong to the ratites group, which are flightless birds characterized by a flat breastbone and small wings. This genetic similarity suggests that the kiwi and the elephant bird share a common ancestor and have evolved similar traits over time.

The local name of the southern brown kiwi is Tokoeka.

The question asks for other members of the Ratite family apart from Kiwis. The options given are Finch, Emu, Cassowary, and Mua. Out of these options, Finch is not a member of the Ratite family. Emu and Cassowary, on the other hand, are members of the Ratite family. Since Finch is not a member of the Ratite family, it is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Apteryx rowi. The Okarito Brown Kiwi is a species of kiwi bird that is native to New Zealand. Its botanical name is Apteryx rowi, which distinguishes it from other species of kiwi. The name "rowi" is specific to this particular species and helps to accurately identify and classify it within the scientific community.

There are three kiwi sanctuaries in North Island, New Zealand.

The average weight of a male North Island brown kiwi is 2.2 Kg.