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There is one natural population of about 450 rowi (Apteryx rowi) in Ōkarito forest and surrounds in South Westland. Ōkarito was designated as one of the five special Kiwi Sanctuaries in 2000. Rowi can also be found on two predator-free islands in the Marlborough Sounds, following successful translocations of birds.
Unlike some other kiwi species, male and female rowi both take turns incubating their eggs. Although they do not rely on their parents for food and protection (all kiwi chicks are self-sufficient as soon as they hatch), rowi juveniles often stay with their family group for years.
Rowi are slow breeders, normally laying just one egg per year – making the death of an adult bird all the more devastating to the population.
THREATS Habitat loss Predation by introduced mammals Predation of chicks and juveniles by stoats Dogs Motor vehicles
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Rare Rowi Kiwi - Desktop Nexus AnimalsDownload free wallpapers and background images: Rare Rowi Kiwi. Desktop Nexus Animals background ID 2410296. There is one natural population of about 450 rowi (Apteryx rowi) in Ōkarito forest and surrounds in South Westland. Ōkarito was designated as one of the five special Kiwi Sanctuaries in 2000. Rowi can also be found on two predator-free islands in the Marlborough Sounds, following successful translocations of birds.
Unlike some other kiwi species, male and female rowi both take turns incubating their eggs. Although they do not rely on their parents for food and protection (all kiwi chicks are self-sufficient as soon as they hatch), rowi juveniles often stay with their family group for years.
Rowi are slow breeders, normally laying just one egg per year – making the death of an adult bird all the more devastating to the population.
THREATS Habitat loss Predation by introduced mammals Predation of chicks and juveniles by stoats Dogs Motor vehicles
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Category: Birds