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  2. Kiwi (bird) - Wikipedia

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    The kiwi has since become the best-known national symbol for New Zealand, and the bird is prominent in the coat of arms, crests and badges of many New Zealand cities, clubs and organisations. At the national level, the red silhouette of a kiwi is in the centre of the roundel of the Royal New Zealand Air Force .

  3. National symbols of New Zealand - Wikipedia

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    Symbol Image Remarks National bird: Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) The term Kiwis has been used as a nickname for New Zealanders since at least World War I, and the bird's use as a symbol for the country dates from the same era. [9] National plant: Silver fern (Cyathea dealbata) A species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand.

  4. Kiwi (nickname) - Wikipedia

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    A Kiwi holding a kiwi "Kiwi" (/ ˈ k iː w i / KEE-wee) [1] is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. [2] It is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and affection for most people of New Zealand. [3] The name derives from the kiwi, a native flightless bird, which is a national symbol of New Zealand.

  5. 10 Birds and Their Shocking Symbolic Meanings

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    Bird meanings and symbolism are open to wide interpretation and can vary across cultures and traditions. Popularly, owls are associated with wisdom, and doves are widely associated with peace.

  6. Kiwi - Wikipedia

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    Kiwi most commonly refers to: Kiwi (bird), a flightless bird native to New Zealand; Kiwi (nickname), an informal name for New Zealanders; Kiwifruit, an edible hairy ...

  7. ‘Ridiculously cute’ kiwi chicks mark rare wild birth — and ...

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    Conservationists confirmed the discovery of two wild-born kiwi chicks in the area of Wellington, New Zealand, for the first time in 150 years. ‘Ridiculously cute’ kiwi chicks mark rare wild ...

  8. List of English words of Māori origin - Wikipedia

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    a rare native bird kahikatea a type of large tree katipō a venomous native spider kauri large conifer in the Araucariaceae kea a parrot, the world's only alpine parrot kererū the native wood pigeon kina the sea-urchin, eaten as a delicacy kiwi the bird, a New Zealander, or (but not in New Zealand English) kiwifruit kōkako a rare type of bird ...

  9. If You See a Cardinal, Here's the True, Unexpected ... - AOL

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    And many believe that the Cardinal's spiritual meaning is a good omen—even indicating that someone is trying to get your attention. Let's get into this further with animal communicator Ruthy ...