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Birds
Kiwi
Apteryx mantelli
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 25-50 years
- Weight
- 1.5-3 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) is a omnivore species found in New Zealand forests. It typically lives 25-50 years, weighing around 1.5-3 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the kiwi: Kiwis lay eggs that are 20% of their body weight.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.