Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Okarito brown kiwi faces threats from introduced predators like stoats and possums, which prey on eggs and chicks. Conservation efforts include predator control programs and a unique kiwi crèche program where chicks are raised in captivity until they are large enough to survive in the wild. Responsible tourism helps fund these vital conservation initiatives and raises awareness about the importance of protecting this unique bird.
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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