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The kakapo is the world's heaviest parrot, being flightless. It can weigh up to 3.5 kg (7 pounds) for males, and 2 kg (over 4 pounds) for females. Males have been known to exceed 4 kg. Male kakapo can reach a head to tail length of 60 cm, or 24 inches.
This is larger than the kaka and the kea. The kea can grow up to 50 cm in length, and has a weight of between 800 grams and 1kg. The kaka is very much smaller, with a length of up to 45 cm and weighing up to 475 g for males and 425 g for females.
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What are three native birds to New Zealand?
Kaka, Kea, Kakapo.
What family is the kakapo in?
The kakapo is a parrot. It belongs to the family Strigopidae, which is just the New Zealand parrots. The only other members of this family are the kea (Nestor notabilis) and the kaka (Nestor meridionalis).
Maori name for a kingfisher?
Toroa is the Maori name for the Royal Albatross.
What is New Zealands national bird called?
their national animal is a kiwi bird but they have other ones too... kakapo tui pukeko kea piwakawa fantail their may be more but these are all i can think of! :)
Which birds are not found in Australia?
kiwi, Tui, Kokako, Kea, Kakapo, Kereru
What does a kaka kea and kakariki have in common?
They both have many k's and a's in the words.
What is the kakapo's closest relation?
The kakapo is not closely related to any other members of the parrot family. Its closest relatives are the kaka (the "forest" parrot) and the kea (the "mountain" parrot), both New Zealand parrot species.
What is the name of a New Zealand Alpine parrot?
There are several native parrots of New Zealand.* The Kea. It is the worlds only truly alpine parrot and the only meat eating parrot. It is well known for its habit of tearing any soft or flexible material from cars, much to the consternation of many unsuspecting tourists. See the Related Link below for a description of the Kea. * Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) * Kakapo. The worlds only nocturnal parrot, only flightless parrot and heaviest parrot.* Red crowned Parakeet/Red-fronted Parakeet/ Kakariki, (Cyanoramphus) * Yellow fronted Parakeet/ Yellow-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) * Chatham Island Yellow fronted Parakeet/ Forbes' parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) * Orange fronted Parakeet/ Malherbe's Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) * Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
What animals are found in new zealand?
the kiwi,tui,weta,pukeko,kea,kakapo and the takahe
Endangered animals in nz?
tuatara kiwi kakako kakapo black stilt black robbin kea takahe
What does the kaka bird look like?
hae, why is this in football? there is the Kaka soccer player i know, but it says kaka bird! anyway it it a medium size parrot, and is closely related to the kea. wings - brownish, head and crown - grayish white - patterned brown/green/grey plumage with orange and scarlet flashes. hope this helps!
Where does the Kea a kind of parrot live?
New Zealand It lives in alpine regions - above the forest line. It has a close cousin the Kaka which lives in the forests of the mountains.
