About Kiwis

Overview

The Kiwis are a family of birds (Latin: Apterygidae) within the order Kiwis. Worldwide the family includes about 1 genera and 5 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Australasia. Notable genera include Apteryx. Kiwis (Apterygiformes) are a remarkable order of small, flightless, nocturnal birds endemic to New Zealand, now placed in a single family (Apterygidae) with five species.

Classification

Family: Apterygidae (Kiwis); Order: Kiwis; about 1 genera and 5 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Australasia.