Kiwifåglar
Kiwifåglar, a unique group of flightless birds native to New Zealand, are perhaps best known for their name, which is derived from the Māori word "kiwi." These fascinating creatures belong to the order Apterygiformes and are the only living members of their family. Kiwi are small to medium-sized birds, with their most distinctive feature being their long, sensitive bills, which they use to probe the ground for insects, worms, and fallen fruit. Their feathers are soft and hair-like, lacking the typical structure of flight feathers. They possess strong legs and feet, adapted for running and digging burrows.
There are five recognized species of kiwi: the brown kiwi, great spotted kiwi, little spotted kiwi, rowi,
Unfortunately, all kiwi species are considered endangered or vulnerable, facing significant threats from introduced predators such