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Kiwi are flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. They lay the largest egg in relation to their body size and are by far the smallest living ratites. There are five accepted species - all of which are endangered. They include: the North Island Brown Kiwi, Great Spotted Kiwi, Little Spotted Kiwi,, Rowi or Okarito Brown Kiwi, and Tokoeka.
The kiwi is a national symbol of New Zealand. During the First World War, the name "kiwi" for New Zealand soldiers came into general use and today is now a colloquial name for the people of New Zealand. There is also a fruit called a kiwifruit that has been shortened to kiwi.
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