Kiwi Bird – Sitting

Kiwi Bird Statue – Sitting (young adolescent)

The Kiwi Bird Statue (Y.3113) young adolescent bird is a charming and realistic depiction of a young Kiwi bird in a serene sitting pose. This detailed sculpture measures 36 cm in length, 20 cm in width, and 33 cm in height, making it a compact yet captivating addition to any collection.

Hand-crafted statue with details that showcase the iconic features of the Kiwi bird, including its delicate plumage and distinct beak. The young Kiwi is portrayed with its feet and facing forward beneath its feathers, capturing a natural and lifelike appearance.

Weighing just 1 kg, this statue is easy to handle and display in various settings such as educational exhibits, wildlife centres, or themed gardens. Its realistic design brings the unique essence of the Kiwi bird into your space, serving as a tribute to New Zealand’s national icon.

Benefits and Use:

• Educational Displays: Showcase the Kiwi bird’s natural habitat and behaviour in exhibits, promoting awareness and appreciation of New Zealand’s native wildlife.
• Cultural Significance: Reflects the Kiwi bird’s importance as a symbol of New Zealand, enhancing cultural appreciation and pride.
• Versatile Decoration: Perfect for use in museums, zoos, themed parks, or natural history displays, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
• Eco-Friendly Theme: Complement gardens, parks, or landscapes with native plant species, offering a harmonious integration of the Kiwi bird’s natural environment.
• Interactive Learning: Use in classrooms or educational settings to teach students about the Kiwi bird’s habitat, conservation status, and unique characteristic

Did you know?

1. National Icon: The Kiwi bird is New Zealand’s national symbol, representing the country’s unique wildlife and heritage.
2. Flightless Bird: Kiwis are flightless birds due to their small wings, which are hidden beneath their feathers.
3. Nocturnal Lifestyle: Kiwis are most active at night, foraging for food such as insects, worms, and small invertebrates.
4. Distinctive Beak: They possess a long, slender beak with a sensitive tip, which helps them detect food beneath the ground.
5. Strong Sense of Smell: Kiwis have an excellent sense of smell, which is rare among birds. Their nostrils are located at the end of their beak.
6. Lifespan: Kiwis can live up to 25 years in the wild, and even longer in captivity.
7. Unique Reproduction: Kiwis lay one of the largest eggs relative to their body size. The egg can weigh up to one-quarter of the female’s body weight.
8. Conservation Status: Most Kiwi species are considered at risk due to habitat loss, predation by introduced species, and human interference.
9. Camouflage: Kiwis have mottled brown feathers that help them blend into their forest floor surroundings.
10. Solitary Birds: Kiwis are generally solitary and territorial, except during mating season when pairs come together.