Bird New Zealand is a term used to describe four species of birds native to the country: the KIWI (4 letters), MOA (3 letters), tui (3 letters), and KEA (3 letters). The KIWI is a flightless bird that is the national symbol of New Zealand, while the MOA is an extinct species of large flightless bird. The tui is a species of honeyeater, and the KEA is a species of parrot. All four species are endemic to New Zealand and are important parts of the country's natural heritage.