Apterygidae Collection

Little Spotted Kiwi or Kiwi Pukupuku, Apteryx owenii. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 49 Date: 1888

Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds
Plate 13 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Southern brown kiwi (Apteryx australis) primative flightless bird endemic to New Zealand, Stewart Island, New Zealand

Great spotted kiwi (Apteryx hstii) Captive, Otorohanga Breeding Facility, New Zealand

Brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) in nocturnal kiwi house with reversed daylight cycle, Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. February

Stewart Island Brown Kiwi / Southern Tokoeka (Apteryx australis lawryi), female probing by scent for sand hoppers in rotting kelp beach wrack, Ocean Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand

Okarito Brown Kiwi (Apteryx rowi) male known as Scooter patrolling his territory, from population of 200. Okarito Forest, Westland, South Island, New Zealand

Great Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx hstii) foraging in rainforest habitat at night, NW Nelson, South Island, Otorohanga Breeding Facility, New Zealand

Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis), South Island, New Zealand
Kiwis are flightless, nocturnal birds, so are seldom seen. They are currently listed as endangered. Habitat loss and predation by dogs, stoats, ferrets and cats have all contributed to this

Rowi or Okarito Brown Kiwi (Apteryx rowi) male called Scooter in rainforest habitat. Okarito Forest, Westland, South Island, New Zealand

Okarito Brown Kiwi (Apteryx rowi) feather detail resembling mammalian hair. Okarito Forest, Westland, South Island, New Zealand

Kiwi, c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
1065186 Kiwi, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Kiwi Mantells, 1852 (w / c on paper)
780857 Kiwi Mantells, 1852 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Southern Tokoeka / Stewart Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis lawryi) female drinking from stream after feeding on sand hoppers in rotting kelp. Ocean Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand. Endemic

Stewart Island Brown Kiwi / Southern Tokoeka (Apteryx australis lawryi), female probing by scent for sand hoppers in rotting kelp beach wrack, Ocean Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand

North Island Brown Kiwi, Apteryx mantelli. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 48 Date: 1888

Great Spotted Kiwi Roa, Apteryx hstii
Great Spotted Kiwi or Roa, Apteryx hstii. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.4 Plate 54 Date: 1888

Traffic sign warning of kiwis on the next four kilometres of the country road, driving on the left, Arthurs Pass Road, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Warning sign, Kiwis next 4km at Greyneys Creek, looking towards Mt. Oates, 2041m, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Bird skeletons C016 / 5669
Skeletons of a brown kiwi (Apteryx australis, left) and a white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster, right)

Apteryx australis, brown Kiwi, Haliaeetus leucogaster, white
Skeletons of a brown kiwi (Apteryx australis) and a white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) from The Dorling Kindersley Nature Encyclopedia, (1998)

Apteryx australis, brown kiwi
Watercolour by Richard Laishley (c. 1863-83)

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The apterygidae family, commonly known as the Little Spotted Kiwi or Kiwi Pukupuku, is a fascinating group of birds found in New Zealand. This diverse scene showcases some of its remarkable members and their unique habitats. In the Otorohanga Breeding Facility, we catch a glimpse of the Great spotted kiwi (Apteryx hstii) in captivity. These magnificent creatures are part of conservation efforts to protect their dwindling population. Moving on to the nocturnal kiwi house with reversed daylight cycle, we encounter the Brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). With their distinct behavior adapted for nighttime exploration, they navigate through darkness with ease. Meet Scooter, an Okarito Brown Kiwi (Apteryx rowi), diligently patrolling his territory. This male exemplifies dedication towards protecting his domain and ensuring its safety. Venturing into the rainforest habitat at night in NW Nelson, we witness a Great Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx hstii) foraging for sustenance. Their ability to thrive in such environments highlights their adaptability and resourcefulness. Heading southwards to South Island, we come across another member of this avian family - the Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis). Endemic to New Zealand's southern regions, these flightless birds have evolved over time into unique creatures perfectly suited for survival in this environment. On North Island resides yet another species - the North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). Sharing similarities with its southern counterpart but also possessing distinct characteristics that set it apart from other members within this family. The Southern brown kiwi (Apteryx australis), native only to New Zealand, captivates us with its primitive flightlessness. A living relic from ancient times when flight was not necessary for survival but rather hindered by evolution's course.