The Life of a Kiwi Bird

The kiwi is a special bird from New Zealand. This bird is small and shy. It cannot fly like most other birds. Kiwis have long beaks to find food at night. They live in the forest, where it is cool and green. At night, kiwis come out to eat. They use their strong beaks to dig into the leafy ground. Kiwis eat bugs, worms, and some fruit. They sleep all day and only move around when the sky is dark. Kiwi birds are lonely and like to live by themselves. A baby kiwi is called a chick. The kiwi mum lays just one egg at a time. Kiwi eggs are big and white. When a chick hatches, it looks like a tiny ball of fur. People in New Zealand feel happy to see a kiwi. This funny bird is a special part of the forest. We must keep the kiwi safe and clean.