Kiwi bird are included in order Apterygiformes the only one that is Apterygidae familia. Natural distribution area of this bird species is limited only in New Zealand. Birds are found in three species, Apteryx australis contained in the three main islands of New Zealand. While Apteryx oweni and Apteryx haasti exist only on the South Island alone.
Bird can not fly can grow to the size of the chicken with 2-5 kg weights. Fur-like hair is gray or brown. This nocturnal bird whose life had no tail and wings are very small. Slender and sharp beak. Unlike most other birds, the nostrils Kiwi bird are almost at the tip of its beak. Breeding season is a time to make territory. Territory size is determined by the extent to which the male voice shouts could still be heard. The breadth varies, from only 2 acres to over 100 acres! Birds are said to have lived for 20 years this is a bird who are faithful to their partners. Only the female is more dominant strangely in marriage. It is very rare even in the world of birds.
In the breed, the female most of the energy will be spent to remove the eggs. Although only 1-2 grains, egg size unusually large Kiwi bird. Besides its size, this is very strange egg weight, the weight can reach 25% by weight of its parent body. Compared to relatives, ostrich eggs only 2% of the weight of its parent body. Therefore, the work done the rest of the male, including the affairs of tidying the nest, incubate eggs, to accompany her child looking for food after their eggs hatch
Kiwi is now also a national symbol of New Zealand. Crowned as the iconic Kiwi bird new zealand country because some of the following:
• Kiwi is a typical bird from New Zealand region, and has been endemic for millions of years there.
• Kiwi bird is considered to have the country's national spirit that is able to survive and evolve over millions of years.
• Kiwi has become a symbol for the people of New Zealand in terms of age, race, gender, and beliefs.
• When this species as endangered animals including Kiwi, then maketh it as an icon of the State will encourage a lot of effort to preserve and protect the survival of Kiwi in order not to become extinct.
