Kakapo

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NameKakapo

Common NameKakapo

Scientific NameStrigops habroptila

FamilyStrigopidae

Wingspan (cm)55

Length (cm)61

Weight (g)2500

Plumage DetailsPredominantly moss-green plumage, mottled with brown and yellow-green, providing excellent camouflage in forest undergrowth. The feathers are soft, and it features a distinctive owl-like facial disc of fine, whisker-like feathers.

Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of calls, including a deep, resonant booming call made by males during the breeding season, a high-pitched 'skreek' alarm call, and various grunts and squawks.

Primary Dietfrugivore

Primary Habitatstemperate rainforest, subalpine scrubland, predator-free islands

Conservation Statuscritically-endangered

Geographic RangeEndemic to New Zealand, the Kakapo is currently restricted to a few predator-free offshore islands, including Codfish Island (Whenua Hou), Anchor Island, and Little Barrier Island (Hauturu).

Identifying FeaturesFlightless, Nocturnal, Large, heavy parrot, Moss-green mottled plumage, Owl-like facial disc, Strong, pale beak, Musky odor

Description

The Kakapo is a large, nocturnal, flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand, known for its distinctive owl-like facial disc. Its moss-green and brown mottled plumage provides excellent camouflage in its forest habitat. It is the only flightless parrot in the world.

Related Bird species

Baltimore Oriole

Oilbird

Great Tit

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Palm-nut Vulture

Marabou Stork