Kiwi verses Rabbit

Rabbits aren’t the first pests that spring to mind when we think about threats to kiwis, but as you can see from the video, rabbits will compete with kiwis over burrows. The adult kiwi appears to hold his own in defending his nest but think about the untold stress these regular incursions have on the poor kiwi.
Rabbits make up a significant part of a Mustelids diet. Where you find rabbits, you will likely also find stoats, weasels and ferrets. These predators present a much greater threat to the kiwi.
Please support the Forest Bridge Trust with predator control in our Rohe