Question

read the passage.
kiwi are birds that live in new zealand. because they cannot fly, kiwi do not live in trees; instead, they create nests in burrows. to build a burrow, a kiwi digs a tunnel in the ground with its clawed toes. then, it makes a space at the back of the tunnel. this provides a place for the female kiwi to lay eggs. kiwi create burrows in forests where growing plants will hide the entrance. a mating pair of kiwi often builds dozens of safe burrows in the area of the forest they claim as their own. the pair keeps other kiwi away from their area with a warning call of \kee wee.\
which choice provides the best summary of the passage?
kiwi are small birds that live in the forests of new zealand. because these birds cannot fly, they live in underground burrows instead of trees.
kiwi live in pairs in the forests of new zealand. they cannot fly, but a kiwi and its mate are still able to create living spaces inside trees and defend them from other kiwi.
kiwi are flightless birds that nest underground. kiwi dig burrows that are well hidden, and they have a special call to tell other kiwi not to approach.
kiwi dig underground burrows using sharp claws on their toes. these burrows have enough tunnels and spaces to house several adult kiwi and their eggs.

Explanation:

The correct summary must include all key points: kiwi are flightless New Zealand birds, they build hidden underground burrows, and they use a call to defend their territory. The first option omits the burrow defense and detailed nesting context. The second is incorrect as kiwi do not nest in trees. The fourth only focuses on burrow construction and size, missing the defense behavior. The third option covers all core elements: flightless status, underground nesting, hidden burrows, and the warning call.

Answer:

Kiwi are flightless birds that nest underground. Kiwi dig burrows that are well hidden, and they have a special call to tell other kiwi not to approach.