The kakapo (Strigops habroptila) is a very unique bird, for one thing it is a nocturnal parrot, so just like cats they are active at night. But don’t think that means they are out flying around under the night sky because this bird is the only flightless parrot in the world!
Although the kakapo can’t soar in the sky it is a good tree climber, using its wings as a kind of parachute as it jumps from the trees to the ground. So where does this giant flightless night time loving bird live? The kakapo once lived all across New Zealand, but as this bird started to disappear the remaining survivors were moved to islands off the coast of New Zealand where they could be better protected. This species is listed as critically endangered because today there are only around 122 kakapos left in the world!
See the kakapo in action in this video, or learn more about this BIG parrot from The Encyclopedia of Life
What a cool looking bird! I love it!
p.s. i always thought new zealand was cool. thats where lord of the rings was. did you know that?
I have a parrot but it can fly!
This looks like a big bird. Is it a big bird?
I LOVE ITS FEATHERS!!! SO colourful 😀
We need to protect it! it should not be endangered! thats so sad. Now im sad 🙁
i’m going to new Zealand soon
that is a really really really super cool bird!
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