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ta'ir al-kiuwi
Kiwi bird
طائر الكيوي (ta'ir al-kiuwi) is the Arabic term for the kiwi bird, a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand. This compound noun combines طائر (bird) with الكيوي (kiwi), which is a borrowed word from English. The term is used in both scientific and everyday contexts to refer to this distinctive brown, round bird known for its long beak and nocturnal habits.
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طائر الكيوي هو طائر نادر وغير قادر على الطيران يعيش في نيوزيلندا.
Ta'ir al-kiuwi huwa ta'ir nadir wa-ghair qadir 'ala at-tayaran ya'ish fi Niyuzilinda.
The kiwi bird is a rare, flightless bird that lives in New Zealand.
تتميز طيور الكيوي برائحة قوية تساعدها في البحث عن الطعام ليلاً.
Tatamayyaz tuyur al-kiuwi bi-ra'iha qawiyya tusaa'iduh fi al-bahth 'an at-ta'am lailan.
Kiwi birds are distinguished by a strong sense of smell that helps them search for food at night.
طائر الكيوي يُعتبر رمزاً وطنياً مهماً لدولة نيوزيلندا.
Ta'ir al-kiuwi yu'tabar ramzan wataniyan muhimman li-dawlat Niyuzilinda.
The kiwi bird is considered an important national symbol for New Zealand.
يبيض طائر الكيوي بيضة واحدة كبيرة جداً مقارنة بحجم جسمه.
Yabid ta'ir al-kiuwi baida wahida kabira jiddan muqarana bi-hajm jismih.
The kiwi bird lays one very large egg compared to the size of its body.
أعداد طيور الكيوي في الانخفاض بسبب فقدان الموائل الطبيعية.
A'dad tuyur al-kiuwi fi al-inkhifad bi-sabab faqdan al-mawa'il at-tabi'iyya.
The population of kiwi birds is in decline due to loss of natural habitats.
The kiwi bird holds significant cultural importance in New Zealand, serving as the national symbol and even lending its name to New Zealand's currency and people. In Arabic-speaking regions, knowledge of the kiwi bird has increased with growing global awareness of endangered species and wildlife conservation efforts. The bird's unique status as a flightless, nocturnal creature makes it a fascinating subject in discussions about wildlife diversity and evolutionary biology across Arab educational and scientific communities.
When using طائر الكيوي, remember that it's a compound noun where both parts work together—you typically use the full phrase rather than just 'الكيوي' alone in formal or educational contexts, though the shortened form is acceptable in casual conversation. The word is borrowed from English, so pronunciation is straightforward for Arabic speakers familiar with modern scientific terminology. This is a countable noun, so you can pluralize it as 'طيور الكيوي' (kiwi birds) when discussing multiple birds.