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Kiwi

Māori
“imitative of the bird's call”
Where it comes from
kiwi, imitative of the bird's shrill call
Fun Fact
The kiwi is the only bird known to have nostrils at the tip of its beak, which it uses to sniff out insects and worms underground. It is such a strong national symbol of New Zealand that 'Kiwi' is also the informal nickname for New Zealanders themselves.
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