Southern Brown Kiwi
Apteryx australis
VUVulnerable Endemic to New Zealand
- Family
- Kiwis (Apterygidae)
- Order
- Apterygiformes
Overview
The southern brown kiwi, tokoeka, or common kiwi (Apteryx australis) is a species of kiwi from South Island of New Zealand. Until 2000 it was considered conspecific with the North Island brown kiwi, and still is by some authorities.
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Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Southern brown kiwi
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
