Birds > Gruiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: South Island TakahēScientific Name: Porphyrio hochstetteriCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GruiformesSize: Body length: 24–26 in (60–65 cm); Height: ~20 in (50 cm)Weight: 5.0–9.0 lb (2.3–4.2 kg); heaviest rail species in the worldLifespan: 14–20...
Birds > Penguins
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellow-eyed PenguinScientific Name: Megadyptes antipodesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: PenguinsSize: Standing height: 24–31 in (62–79 cm); Length: 26–30 in (65–75 cm)Weight: 11–18 lb (5.0–8.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in the wild; up to 24...
Birds > Kiwis & Ratites
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Great Spotted KiwiScientific Name: Apteryx haastiiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Kiwis & RatitesSize: Height: 18–20 in (45–50 cm); Bill length: 3.5–5.0 in (9–13 cm)Weight: Males: 3.3–5.7 lb (1.5–2.6 kg); Females: 4.4–8.4 lb (2.0–3.8...
