this post was submitted on 08 Apr 2025
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[–] macrocarpa@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Why is the word bird required? A kiwi is a kiwi, it's literally the name of the animal. You don't say pigeon bird?

[–] SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 36 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Because of the existence of Kiwi Fruit?

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 12 points 2 weeks ago

and theres kiwi berries too.

[–] Case@lemmynsfw.com 22 points 2 weeks ago

Because the word Kiwi refers to other things.

A fruit, people from New Zealand, etc.

[–] DogWater@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Lyrebird.

Also, there are non bird kiwis