About the Little Spotted Kiwi
The little spotted kiwi, also known as little grey kiwi or kiwi pukupuku, is a small flightless bird in the kiwi family, Apterygidae. It is the smallest of the five kiwi species, at about 0.9 to 1.9 kg, about the size of a bantam. It is endemic to New Zealand, and in pre-European times occurred in both main islands, but is now mainly restricted to a number of small offshore islands and mainland reserves protected by pest-exclusion fences.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apterygiformes |
| Family | Kiwis (Apterygidae) |
| Species | Apteryx owenii |
| Species Codes | liskiw1, LSKI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Spotted Kiwi belong to?
The Little Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx owenii) belongs to the Kiwis family (Apterygidae), in the order Apterygiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Little Spotted Kiwi?
The Little Spotted Kiwi is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Little Spotted Kiwi?
The little spotted kiwi, also known as little grey kiwi or kiwi pukupuku, is a small flightless bird in the kiwi family, Apterygidae. It is the smallest of the five kiwi species, at about 0.9 to 1.9 kg, about the size of a bantam. It is endemic to New Zealand, and in pre-European times occurred in b...
Where can I report a Little Spotted Kiwi sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Spotted Kiwi on eBird (ebird.org) using species code liskiw1, or on iNaturalist.
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