The kiwi

The kiwi is a native bird to New Zealand. It is nocturnal which means it hunts and wanders around at night and rests during the day.

The kiwi's natural habitat is is the forest amongst leaves and branches. It sleeps in a burrow underground with it's fellow kiwi friends. They make their own burrows, the kiwi's dig with their claws to make a burrow so it's safe from any danger.

They prey on worms and bugs from underground on the damp surface of the soil. They usually peck at the ground where they can sense there are bugs and worms to feast on from their sense of smell.

The kiwi's fur is brown, it's different shades of brown that blends in nicely together. It's got claws on the end of their feet which are yellow. They have very light sensitive eyes so you shouldn't shine a torch in it's eyes. The kiwi has a long yellow beak and it's nostrils are at the top of their beak and they have a good sense of smell. They also have wings, but they are flightless.

The kiwi is a very special bird to New zealand and we are named after them for a reason.