Watercolour Painting by Avril Jean - Kiwi woodturning and the remains of adults

and the remains of adults may often be found strewn round the floors of caves

they take on a yellow colour

33cm x 47cm x 5cm (plus hanging leaf on the base)

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

Watercolour Painting by Avril Jean - Kiwi woodturning and the remains of adultsOriginal watercolour bird study by Avril Jean. Mounted and framed in a New Zealand made wooden frame. Frame size 40 x 39 cm Mount outer size: 32. 5 x 31. 5 cm Mount window size 18. 5 x 16. 5 cm About the North Island Brown Kiwi: The only kiwi in the wild in the North Island. Widespread in native forest and scrub, pine forests, and rough farmland. Flightless, with tiny vestigial wings and no tail. Nocturnal, therefore more often heard than seen. Male