Kiwi fruit originated in China and is now New Zealand's national fruit, while the kiwi bird is New Zealand's national bird. The kiwi fruit has a soft texture and unique sweet flavor, and was originally called the Chinese gooseberry. The kiwi bird is a flightless bird that lives in burrows and has a keen sense of smell, with some mating pairs staying together for over 30 years. Habitat destruction has negatively impacted kiwi bird populations.