Fun fact:

The Kiwi bird is not named after the fruit. The fruit was actually renamed as “kiwi fruit” in 1959. The Kiwi bird is a symbol of New Zealand and represents the nation’s national psyche. It is resolute, adaptable, and just a bit quirky, much like New Zealanders themselves.

Sources:

https://www.nzstory.govt.nz/stories/kiwi-bird/

https://eatforlonger.com/why-is-kiwi-fruit-called-kiwi/