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Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry , it was rebranded as "kiwifruit" for export in the mid-20th century.

: Nocturnal and flightless, they are roughly the size of a chicken. They possess a long beak with nostrils at the tip, giving them an exceptional sense of smell . Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry , it

: They lay eggs that are roughly 15% of their body weight—the second largest egg-to-body size ratio of any bird. : They lay eggs that are roughly 15%

: Currently, wild populations are declining at an average rate of 2% per year, primarily due to predation by stoats, cats, and dogs . Organizations like Save the Kiwi allow individuals to report sightings to aid monitoring efforts. 2. The Kiwi (People) primarily due to predation by stoats

The kiwi is a unique, flightless bird endemic to New Zealand. It is a national icon and a symbol of New Zealand's natural heritage .