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.
Not sure, maybe about the size of a hen's leg.
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.
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.
Kakapo was created in 1845.
ways to help conserve the kakapo
Yes. Kakapo are nocturnal, an unusual trait in a parrot.
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.
Kakapo is a Maori word meaning "night parrot". This is because the kakapo is the world's only nocturnal parrot.
Yes. Kakapo can and do fight. Young kakapo engage in play-fighting, while mature males will fight over their territory.
Kakapo is the Maori name. It means "night parrot".
The kakapo originates from New Zealand. It is the world's only flightless parrot.
The kakapo is a consumer. Unlike producers, its does not produce its own food.