About the Southern Brown Kiwi
The southern brown kiwi, tokoeka, or common kiwi is a species of kiwi from South Island of New Zealand. Until 2000 it was considered conspecific with the North Island brown kiwi, and still is by some authorities.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apterygiformes |
| Family | Kiwis (Apterygidae) |
| Species | Apteryx australis |
| Species Codes | sobkiw1, SBKI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Brown Kiwi belong to?
The Southern Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis) belongs to the Kiwis family (Apterygidae), in the order Apterygiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Brown Kiwi?
The Southern Brown Kiwi is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Southern Brown Kiwi?
The southern brown kiwi, tokoeka, or common kiwi is a species of kiwi from South Island of New Zealand. Until 2000 it was considered conspecific with the North Island brown kiwi, and still is by some authorities....
Where can I report a Southern Brown Kiwi sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Brown Kiwi on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sobkiw1, or on iNaturalist.
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