About the Okarito Kiwi
The Okarito kiwi, also known as the rowi or Okarito brown kiwi, is a member of the kiwi family Apterygidae, described as new to science in 2003. The species is part of the brown kiwi complex, and is morphologically very similar to other members of that complex. It is found in a restricted area of the Ōkārito forest on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, and has a population of only about 600 birds.
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This species is a medium-sized kiwi measuring around 55 cm (22 in) in length. It is sexually dimorphic, with females being larger than males and having longer beaks. The weight of the male ranges from 1.57 to 2.25 kg (3.5 to 5.0 lb), and the female weighs 1.95–3.97 kg (4.3–8.8 lb).
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Little Spotted KiwiApteryx oweniiThe little spotted kiwi has a length of 35 to 45 cm (14–18 in) and the weight of the male is 0.88 to 1.36 kg (1 lb 15 oz – 3 lb 0 oz) and the female weighs 1 to 1.95 kg (2+1⁄4–4+1⁄4 lb), making it the smallest species of kiwi.
Southern Brown KiwiApteryx australisIt has no preen gland, and its feathers have no aftershafts and no barbules.
North Island Brown KiwiApteryx mantelliIt is a large brown kiwi, possessing spiky, streaked feathers.
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