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They were listed as endangered on June 2, 1970. They are currently listed with a status of "critically endangered", and a population trend "decreasing" according to the IUCN Red List. For more details, please see sites listed below.

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The kakapo eats certain things and does this contribute to the animals endangeredment?

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Is New Zealand's endangered bird the kakapo bird?

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Does a kakapo migrate and what are its routes?

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What is a flightless parrot this bird is usually solitary and is an endangered species?

Maybe a Kakapo?


Can kakapo become extinct?

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Is the kakapo a national bird of New Zealand?

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Is it illegal to own Kakapo parrot?

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