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The kakapo is the world's only flightless parrot, so it is the heaviest of all parrots. 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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe kakapo is one of the largest species of parrot in the world with the average adult kakapo growing to around 60 cm in height. The kakapo is the heaviest species of parrot in the world and it is due to this weight that the kakapo is one of the few bird species that is unable to fly.
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∙ 10y agoParrots vary in size, depending on their species.
The largest member of the parrot family by size is the Hyacinth Macaw which lives in south-central South America. The Hyacinth Macaw easily reaches 100cm in length (around 40-42 inches). The smallest parrot is the Buff-faced parrot of New Guinea, with an average length of just over 8 cm, or 3 inches.
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∙ 10y agoThe fully grown kakapo can range in size. As the world's only flightless parrot, it is the heaviest of all parrots. 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 64 cm, or 24 inches, while females are smaller, averaging between 50 and 56 cm.
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∙ 11y agoThe male Kakapo Parrot is 24 inches and weighs 4 to 9 lbs, and the female is 19-22 inches.
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∙ 10y agoKakapo are the world's heaviest species of parrot, being flightless. The male can weigh up to 3.5 kg and the female can weigh up to 2 kg. Their length ranges from 59 to 64 cm.
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∙ 10y agoAdult male kakapo are larger than females. Male kakapo can reach a head to tail length of 64 cm, or 24 inches, while females average between 50 and 56 cm.
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∙ 10y agoKakapo, the world's only flightless parrots, are reasonably large. Males, which are larger than females, can have a head to tail length of 60 cm.
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∙ 10y agoKakapo are the world's heaviest species of parrot, being flightless. The male can weigh up to 3.5 kg and the female can weigh up to 2 kg. its length ranges from 59 to 64 cm.
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How big are a Kakapo's legs?
Not sure, maybe about the size of a hen's leg.
Do kakapo have big wings?
Despite being flightless, kakapo have large wingspans for their size. Male kakapo average 62-64 cm in length and have a wingspan of about 90 cm. Females are about 55-58 cm in length and have a wingspan of about 84 cm.
How big is the kakapo's egg?
The kakapo's egg typically measures 50-52 mm by 37-38 mm. Its length is about 7mm shorter than that of an average chicken's egg.
When was Kakapo created?
Kakapo was created in 1845.
Why do we need to conserve the kakapo?
ways to help conserve the kakapo
Are kakapo nocturnal?
Yes. Kakapo are nocturnal, an unusual trait in a parrot.
What is causing kakapo population to decline?
Kakapo numbers are increasing. Since the Kakapo Recovery Programme came into effect and kakapo have been moved to three protected islands off the southern coast of New Zealand, kakapo numbers have doubled from a critical 65 to around 130.
Can kakapo fight?
Yes. Kakapo can and do fight. Young kakapo engage in play-fighting, while mature males will fight over their territory.
What does the word kakapo mean in English?
Kakapo is a Maori word meaning "night parrot". This is because the kakapo is the world's only nocturnal parrot.
What is a kakapo's maori name?
Kakapo is the Maori name. It means "night parrot".
Where does the kakapo originate from?
The kakapo originates from New Zealand. It is the world's only flightless parrot.
What color are kakapo's feet?
Kakapo have grey legs and feet, and their feet have pale soles.
