The great spotted kiwi is nocturnal in behaviour.
If the kiwis live in an area lacking predators, they will come out in the day.
At night, they come out to feed.
Like other species of kiwi, they have a good sense of smell, which is unusual in birds.
Males are fiercely territorial.
At most, four to five kiwis live in a square kilometre.
One pair's territory can be 25 hectares (62 acres) in size.
It is not known how they defend such a large territory in proportion to their size.
They will call, chase, or fight intruders out.
Vocalisations of the great spotted kiwi include growls, hisses, and bill snapping.
Great spotted kiwi males have a call that resembles a warbling whistle, while the female call is harsh raspy, and also warbling.
The great spotted kiwi is nocturnal in behaviour. If the kiwis live in an area lacking predators, they will come out in the day. At night, they come out to feed. Like other species of kiwi, they have a good sense of smell, which is unusual in birds. Males are fiercely territorial. At most, four to five kiwis live in a square kilometre. One pair's territory can be 25 hectares (62 acres) in size. It is not known how they defend such a large territory in proportion to their size. They will call, chase, or fight intruders out. Vocalisations of the great spotted kiwi include growls, hisses, and bill snapping. Great spotted kiwi males have a call that resembles a warbling whistle, while the female call is harsh raspy, and also warbling.
Great spotted kiwi