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Omnivore
Kiwis eat worms, insects and berries.
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Kiwi Facts for Kids: K Is for Kiwi
Kiwis are birds from New Zealand that cannot fly. Their nostrils are at the tip of their long beak to help them sniff out worms. Here are easy kiwi facts for kids: what kiwis eat, how big they grow, what a baby kiwi is called and where kiwis live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter K.
Birdtype
Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Kiwis
Two more true facts about the kiwi that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
Kk
Say “Kiwi”
Kiwi starts with the letter K. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Kiwis cannot fly.
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One more fact
Their nostrils are at the tip of their long beak.
Act it outMove like a kiwi for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter K in “Kiwi”.
Ask a questionWhat would a kiwi eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Kiwi Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the kiwi, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A kiwi is about 35 to 45 cm long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Kiwis live for about 25 to 50 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby kiwi is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Flock
A group of kiwis is called a flock.
Group nameHabitat
Forests
Kiwis are found in New Zealand.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
Kiwis are birds from New Zealand that cannot fly. Their nostrils are at the tip of their long beak to help them sniff out worms.
Kiwi is a birdLetter
K is for kiwi
Kiwi has 4 letters and starts with K.
Say: Kiwi
Quick quiz
Kiwi Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Kiwi Coloring Page: Letter K Worksheet
Done reading about the kiwi? Print the free letter K sheet, say “K is for kiwi” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase KLowercase kTracing practiceFind the K animals
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3 pages, black & white
Questions
All FAQs
Kiwi Questions Kids Ask
Kiwis eat worms, insects and berries. That makes the kiwi an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A kiwi is about 35 to 45 cm long.
Kiwis live for about 25 to 50 years.
A baby kiwi is called a chick.
A group of kiwis is called a flock.
Kiwis live in New Zealand. Their favorite habitat is: forests.
Yes. The kiwi is a bird. Kiwis are birds from New Zealand that cannot fly. Their nostrils are at the tip of their long beak to help them sniff out worms.
Kiwi starts with the letter K. Say it slowly and listen for the K sound at the start.
Keep exploring
All K animals
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Lives in: Forests Read koala factsBird
Quail are small, round birds that spend most of their time on the ground. Baby quail can run around just a few hours after they hatch.
Lives in: Grasslands Read quail factsBird
The yellowhammer is a small yellow bird that lives in Europe. People say its song sounds like “a little bit of bread and no cheese”.
Lives in: Farms Read yellowhammer facts