The Rare White Kiwi

Manukura, a North Island brown kiwi, was the first pure white kiwi born in captivity. After Manukura's hatching, two additional white birds were also born in captivity. Manukura was born at the Pukaha (Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre) in the Wairarapa. Aotearoa

Born: 1 May 2011
Species: Apteryx mantelli

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canusernamebemyusername · M

I thought this was the fruit at first. Lol But this is cool too.

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@canusernamebemyusername Kiwifruit is just a name for export purposes. The fruit is actually called Chinese Gooseberry. Kiwi has always been a bird.

canusernamebemyusername · M

@KiwiBird I was wondering if it actually had a different name there. Thanks for the info!

Martinette · 41-45, F

Manukura sadly passed away in 2020.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manukura_(kiwi)

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

@Martinette Yes, sadly. I visited Pukaha as a kid....loved the native bird sanctuary.

Martinette · 41-45, F

@KiwiBird I have never been to New Zealand.

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

So beautiful 💖

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