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    The Western brown kiwi is the smallest subspecies of brown kiwi found in New Zealand. It is usually streaky brownish-red with a grey-black head. Females weigh around 2.8kg and males 2.2kg. Their range has contracted over the last 40 years to forested areas in Taranaki and Whanganui. They are threatened by predators like stoats and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are helping to protect populations in Taranaki through pest control and protecting habitat.

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    The Western brown kiwi is the smallest subspecies of brown kiwi found in New Zealand. It is usually streaky brownish-red with a grey-black head. Females weigh around 2.8kg and males 2.2kg. Their range has contracted over the last 40 years to forested areas in Taranaki and Whanganui. They are threatened by predators like stoats and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are helping to protect populations in Taranaki through pest control and protecting habitat.

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    The Western brown kiwi is the smallest subspecies of brown kiwi found in New Zealand. It is usually streaky brownish-red with a grey-black head. Females weigh around 2.8kg and males 2.2kg. Their range has contracted over the last 40 years to forested areas in Taranaki and Whanganui. They are threatened by predators like stoats and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are helping to protect populations in Taranaki through pest control and protecting habitat.

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    The Western brown kiwi is the smallest subspecies of brown kiwi found in New Zealand. It is usually streaky brownish-red with a grey-black head. Females weigh around 2.8kg and males 2.2kg. Their range has contracted over the last 40 years to forested areas in Taranaki and Whanganui. They are threatened by predators like stoats and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are helping to protect populations in Taranaki through pest control and protecting habitat.

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    Western brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) Number 9

    DESCRIPTION
    The Western brown kiwi is the smallest sub-species of brown kiwi in New
    Zealand. It is usually a streaky brownish-red with a grey-black head,
    although there are many variations, ranging from dark brown to pure white.
    Females usually reach up to 40cm in height and weigh around 2.8kg with
    males being slightly smaller at around 2.2kg. They are flightless and
    nocturnal and may live for over 50 years.

    DISTRIBUTION, BREEDING AND FEEDING


    Western brown kiwi were once
    widespread in the King country, across
    to western Taupo and throughout inland
    Taranaki and Whanganui, including
    Egmont National Park. This range has
    contracted over the last 40 years with CONSERVATION
    the main concentrations now occurring The Western brown kiwi is a threatened
    in the forested areas of Taranaki and species listed as ‘At Risk, Declining.
    Whanganui hill country across to Populations at unmanaged sites are still
    Tongariro. declining mostly due to predation from
    Kiwi usually breed two times in a year stoats and ferrets. However, there are
    with two eggs per clutch. The peak of nesting occurs through July to significant conservation projects in
    November with eggs usually taking 70-80 days to incubate. They mainly Taranaki that are making good progress to
    feed on invertebrates such as earthworms, spiders, weta and beetle larvae. ensure the long-term survival of this
    species.
    KIWI IN TARANAKI
    Kiwi are receiving significant attention from DOC, landowners and local THREATS
    conservation groups in Taranaki. These efforts should ensure that viable Threats include:
    populations of brown kiwi are secure in Taranaki and will remain for  Mammalian predators such as cats,
    decades to come. dogs, stoats and ferrets.
     Habitat degradation and loss.
    WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
     Use pest control or set traps on your property to control invasive QUICK FACTS
    predators such as stoats and ferrets.  Kiwi are the smallest member of the
     Volunteer with a local kiwi organization. Ratite family, a group of flightless birds,
     Keep your dogs under control in areas where kiwi may be present. which includes emus and ostriches.
     Use raised sets for leg hold  They are only found in New Zealand
    possum traps where kiwi are  Some of the kiwi’s features are
    present. reminiscent of mammals rather than
     Covenant areas of native bush birds, for example, high blood
    to help protect kiwi habitat temperature.
     Report sightings, calls and sign  Western brown kiwi are a protected
    to the Taranaki Regional species.
    Council.

    TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL


    Environment Services
    Ph: 06 765 7127 Fax: 06 765 5097
    Email: [email protected]
    www.trc.govt.nz Working with people — caring for Taranaki

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