The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. It is a nationally recognized symbol of New Zealand. There are 5 different species of kiwi that can only be found in New Zealand. Kiwis live in forested areas and have thick brown or gray feathers. They have very poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell and hearing. Kiwis are nocturnal and lay the largest egg in relation to body size of any species of bird in the world.