Today's blog takes a trip down under to New Zealand, where we take a look at their national symbol - the Kiwi bird. This particular one is called the Great Spotted Kiwi, and is the largest of the Kiwi species.
Often used in crossword puzzles is the clue - 'a flightless bird' - and this is the answer.
Some of the Kiwis distinguishing characteristics:
- tough, leathery skin and feathers like hair. - it is the only bird in the world with external nostrils on the tip of its beak,enabling a highly developed sense of smell. - Kiwis use dens instead of burrows within their territory. The dens are several metres long and have more than one exit.
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