Facts about Kiwi

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   A kiwi's wings are so reduced they are almost entirely hidden beneath its feathers and measure only a few centimeters in length.

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   Nocturnal by nature, kiwi are unusual among birds in having a highly developed sense of smell used to locate food in the dark.

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   Unlike most birds, kiwi have nostrils located at the tip of their long bill, which they use to sniff out invertebrates underground.

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   Kiwi eggs are extraordinarily large relative to body size, accounting for roughly 20% of the mother's body weight at the time of laying.

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   The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand and serves as a national symbol of the country.

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