Kākāpō in natural habitat
Critically Endangered

Kākāpō

Strigops habroptilus

About

The kākāpō is a critically endangered, flightless parrot native to New Zealand. It is the heaviest parrot in the world and the only flightless parrot species.

Habitat

Forests of New Zealand (now restricted to predator-free islands)

Diet

Herbivorous - fruits, seeds, leaves, and stems

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Fun Facts

  • Kākāpō are nocturnal and have a strong sense of smell.
  • They are excellent climbers despite being flightless.
  • Kākāpō have a lifespan of up to 90 years, making them one of the longest-lived birds.

Conservation

StatusCritically Endangered

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