Reproduction
| Location | Population | Date | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen Island | 50 | 2000 | Increasing |
| Kapiti Island | 1,000 | 2000 | Stable |
| Red Mercury Island | 30 | 2000 | Increasing |
| Long Island | 10 | 2000 | Increasing |
| Tiritiri Matangi | 15 | 2000 | Increasing |
| Karori Wildlife Sanctuary | 70 | 2008 | Increasing |
| Motuihe Island | 9 | ||
| Total (New Zealand) | 1,200 | 2000 | Stable |
They nest in an excavated burrow, dug by both birds and sometimes line the nest with plant material. The clutch size is one to two eggs (15% have 2), and are incubated by the male for a period of 63–76 days. After hatching they stay in the nest for 2–3 weeks and require feeding for 4 weeks. The largest egg in comparison with the size of the bird is laid by the Little Spotted Kiwi. Its egg accounts for 26 percent of its own weight—the equivalent of a human woman giving birth to a six year old child.
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