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 |
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.
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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