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Apteryx australis


Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus


Dromaius novaehollandiae

Cranium (Skull) of the Common kiwi Apteryx australis (YPM 110849)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Palaeognathae - Apterygiformes - Apterygidae - Apteryx - Apteryx australis
Species Description
The kiwi (genus Apteryx) is a small, flightless bird, represented by six recognized species that are only found in parts of New Zealand. The North Island Brown Kiwi, the most abundant species, lives throughout the North Island; of the remaining species, four (the Great Spotted Kiwi, Okarito Brown Kiwi, Haast Tokoeka and Southern Tokoeka) are found in small pockets on the South Island, while the Little Spotted Kiwi is found only on predator-free islands off the New Zealand coast. Kiwis stand about 40 cm tall, and weigh between 4-6 lbs; reverse sexual dimorphism occurs in these birds, with the female being larger than the male. They are primarily forest-dwellers, but can survive in shrubland if their usual habitat is disturbed.
Specimen Information
Species	Apteryx australis (Common kiwi)
Element	Cranium (Skull)
Specimen Number	YPM 110849
Sex
Location	New Zealand
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Konica Minolta Range7
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	695778
Number of Data Polygons	347959
Date Scanned	September 15, 2009
Scan Technician	Abby Grace Drake
Edited By	Abby Grace Drake
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Other Apteryx australis (Common kiwi) Elements
Specimen	Element
YPM 103006	Sternum (Breast Bone)
YPM 103006	Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 103006	Right Tarsometatarsus (Right Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)
YPM 110849	Sternum (Breast Bone)
YPM 110849	Mandible (Jawbone )
YPM 110849	Right Humerus (Right Upper Arm Bone)

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