Little Spotted Kiwi – Apteryx owenii (Kiwi-pukupuku)
Coordinator: Vacancy Open
Habitat and Distribution: Little Spotted Kiwi common on Kapiti Island after introductions in 1912. Recently introduced to Hen Islands, Red Mercury Islands, Tiritiri and the Karori Sanctuary – Wellington.
Characteristics: Little Spotted Kiwi recognised by small size and overall grey colour, with mottled and banded dark markings. Females larger than males.
Voice: Little Spotted Kiwi male utters repeated shrill trilling whistle.
Food: Similar to that of Brown Kiwi.
Breeding: Little Spotted Kiwi nests in burrows and beneath tree roots. Incubation period 70-75 days by male.
Captive Program: The LSK held in captivity are at the Otorohanga Kiwi House.
Associated Documents:
Kiwi Recovery Plan
Kiwi Captive Mangement Plan
Kiwi Husbandry Manual
Application form
