348 THE ANIMALS OF NEW ZEALAND 



The Spotted Kiwi. 



Apteryx occ id en talis. 



Similar to A. oiceni, but rather larger, and the black bars on the 

 feathers more distinct. Total length, abovit 23 inches. West coast of the 

 South Island. This is a doubtful species. 



(RoH-hifs uiHith. Miscel.) 



Great Spotted Kiwi. 



The Great Spotted Kiwi.— Roa-Roa. 

 Apteryx Jiaasti. 

 ' Brownish grey, spotted with yellowish white, forming broad light 

 bands. Bill slightly curved. Tarsi, dark brown; the claws dark. Eye, 

 black. Male, length of the bill 4.75 inches; of the tarsus, 2.75 in. In the 

 female, length of the bill 5.4 inches. Total length, 25 to 27 inches. Sub- 

 alpine regions of the West Coast of the South Island. 



This is a large bird. It was named as a compliment to the late 

 Sir Julius von Haast. 



