Range and Habitat
| Location | Population | Date | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Island | 20,000 | 1996 | Stable |
| Fiordland | 7,000 | 1996 | −5.8% yr decreasing |
| Haast | 300 | 2008 | Increasing |
| Total (New Zealand) | 27,000 | 1996 | Stable |
Southern Brown Kiwi live in the South Island and Stewart Island. On the mainland (South Island) they live in Fiordland and Westland. Their range is temperate and sub-tropical forests, grassland, and shrubland, the denser the better. They are widespread throughout Stewart Island where they also live on the sand dunes.
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