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North Island brown kiwi

North Island brown kiwi, close up of head and bill from 1974.

North Island brown kiwi, close up of head and bill, Little Barrier Island, 1974.

Rights: Rod Morris, Department of Conservation
Published: 28 June 2011Size: 49.5 KB
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