Samantha

Kiwi

Kiwis are birds that can’t fly. They are nocturnal which means they sleep at day and wake up at night.

They look spikey but they are not and they have very soft feathers. Kiwis have a strong beak and strong claws. They turn white when they are scared.

Kiwis were killed by Maori. Their feathers were made into capes that the chiefs wore. Ninety five percent of the chicks died before they were six months old, that’s why they are endangered.

They eat leaves and bugs. Kiwis also eat seeds and earth worms.

Kiwis live in the forest but unfortunately their homes have been chopped to pieces so some of the kiwis live in the kiwi clinic or vet.

Their behaviour is silly, naughty and cheeky. Kiwis can’t fly even when they have wings. Their eggs are super big.

They are found in New Zealand and they are a Kiwiana icon.

By Samantha