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Why is the Kakapo so special?

Updated: 11/13/2022
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The Kakapo is the world's:
only nocturnal parrot,
only flightless parrot,
heaviest parrot,
rarest parrot.

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When is the kakapo active?

the kakapo is nocturnal so only comes out at night. its also the only flightless parrot in the world.


Does a kakapo migrate and what are its routes?

No the kakapo does not migrate because it is a flightless bird and moves very slowly.Also the kakapo is highly endangered (iucn critically endangered) and numbers are about 125 left alive.because of this the kakapo is only found on cod fish and anchor islands so they are free from predators. so in this case they have no were to migrate as they cant get off these islands.


When was Kakapo created?

Kakapo was created in 1845.


Are kakapo dangerous?

No. Kakapo are quite defenceless, which is why they have suffered so much from the introduction of predatory species in New Zealand. They pose absolutely no danger to humans.


Why do we need to conserve the kakapo?

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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.