Kikwi

The Kikwi are creatures that debuted in SS undefined. They are native to Faron Woods and their elder is Bucha.

Characteristics
Kikwis' faces consist of variously shaped black eyes and a short beak on it. The top of their heads usually has some sort of short, green, plantlike outgrowth. They have short, white arms and stubby, black feet. Their bodies seem to have a rotund pear shape, with their fur being very contrasted dark and light brown. The overall size of a Kikwi seems to vary from half of Link's height to much larger than him. On their posteriors is what looks like a bushy tail, but it is actually a bud that blooms into a green bush under which a Kikwi can attempt to hide itself, similar to the Octoroks living in the area. A few of the Kikwi that Link meets, namely the elders Bucha and Yerbal, appear to have facial hair in the form of mustaches.

History
Link first encounters these creatures in the Faron Woods. While here, Link has to search for three missing Kikwis using Fi's dowsing ability, and in return, the elder Bucha rewards the young hero with the Slingshot.

Trivia

 * It is likely that the Kikwis' names are references to varieties of tea. Their names resemble the words kombucha, matcha, earl (from Earl Grey), lapsang (from lapsang souchong), oolong, and either herbal or yerba from yerba mate. Their names in other languages show similarities to other teas, such as jasmine and chamomile.
 * Two Kikwis use the famous quote: "It's a secret to everybody." Yerbal uses it after he tells Link about Farore's Flame, while Erla uses when Link discovers his hiding place after the flooding of Faron Woods.
 * Upon completing the Gratitude Crystal quest that requires Link to deliver Oolo the Kikwi to Owlan in Skyloft, Owlan does not know whether to classify the creatures as flora or fauna. Fascinated, he observes that the Kikwi may very well be a new species altogether.
 * The Kikwi species may have been inspired - in physical appearance and in name - by the bird.