VU Omnivore Forests
1.0–3.3 kg
Weight
25–50 yrs
Lifespan
9 km/h
Top Speed
New ZealandFound In
Endemic to New Zealand, the Kiwi is an omnivore species inhabiting forests habitats. Weighing 1.0–3.3 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Documented in 2 U.S. National Parks
The Kiwi has 2 field records across 2 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Non-native | Uncommon | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Non-native | Rare | — |
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Kiwi | Omnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 0.8 kg | ↑ 170% |
| Height | 35.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | 32 km/h | ↓ 72% |
| Avg Speed | 8 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 37.5 yrs | 15.3 yrs | ↑ 146% |
Endemic to New Zealand
Habitat: Forests
Found In: New Zealand
Coloration: Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 63–92 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 25–50 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #28 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Quokka | 2.5–5 kg | VU |
| 27 | Horseshoe Crab | Up to 2.3 kg | VU |
| 28 | Kiwi | 1.0–3.3 kg | VU |
| 29 | Uakari | 2–3 kg | VU |
| 30 | Atlantic Puffin | 500–620 g | VU |
| 31 | Tuatara | Up to 1.5 kg | VU |