The bird of New Zealand is represented by two species: the KIWI and the huia. The KIWI is a flightless bird that is native to New Zealand and is the national symbol of the country. It is the smallest species of ratite, a group of large, flightless birds. The huia is an extinct species of bird that was endemic to New Zealand. It was a large, black bird with a long, curved beak and white-tipped tail feathers. Both the KIWI and the huia are iconic symbols of New Zealand's unique wildlife.