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
that is armadillo cool
I always wanted a mina bird but now i wish i could have a Kakapo
Endangered animals always seem to be really cool and have lots to offer. I hope they stay protected.
so cute
I wish I could see one in the wild just once before they’re extinct. Don’t you?
hope this bird does not extinct
a bird that can climb
a bird that cant fly oh no
Oh my GOD!!!! I sort of looks like an ostrich. I will do everything in my 13 years of life’s power to help it!!!! To the helping chamber. Bum-dum-bum-duh-duh-duh-duh-daaa.
that bird is soooooooooooooooooooo awesome! it cant fly but its a bird that can climb TREE’S!