Great Spotted Kiwi 18cm

The Great Spotted Kiwi Soft Toy with Sound is an adorable plush version of New Zealand’s iconic kiwi bird. Give it a squeeze to hear a recording of a real kiwi.

The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs and no tail. It is an international icon of New Zealand and national emblem. Kiwi are rarites. The closest relatives to kiwi today is the elephant bird from Madagascar. They are also related to emus and cassowaries of Australia, and the extinct moa of New Zealand. Kiwi can live for between 25 and 50 years. 

This children’s toy includes some of the Great Spotted Kiwi’s iconic features such as its mottled brownish-grey feathers, long pale bill and short legs. It makes a lovely gift for little ones.

Measures approximately 18cm long.