I ti bare head is capped with a helmet. Un- 

 like the plumage of most birds its feathers are 

 loose and hair-like, whilst its wings are mere- 

 ly represented by a few black quills. It is 

 flightless and entirely dependent on its short 

 powerful legs to carry it out of danger. 



Photo: Gambier Bolton. 



I HI-. KIWI, \NMim , K M.K.MTI.KSS HIRD, OF RK.MARKABLE AI'I'KARANCE, 

 IIAIUTS, AM> MKl I TfRE 



