Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 22,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Predation by introduced species, including Brush-tailed Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), Stout (Mustela erminea), cats, dogs and Ferets (Mustela furo) are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Flightless. Nocturnal.
Food
Primarily invertebrates but also fallen fruit and leaves.
Voice
Male utters a loud, shrill, warbling whistle. Female utters a slower, lower-pitched, ascending warble.
Great Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx haastii) [XC579690]
by David Boyle from Oparara Valley, New Zealand (duet)
Great Spotted Kiwi (Apteryx haastii) [XC114351]
by Dan Lane from Bullock Creek Road, Paparoa National Park, Buller District, West Coast, New Zealand (call)
Nest
In a hole among roots of a tree, in a burrow, in a hollow log or sometimes under a fallen log or in dense vegetation.
Eggs (Guide)
1; white; 124 x 77 mm. Incubation: about 70 days; by male.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet