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Kakapo are not fat, but they are the world's heaviest parrot. This is because they are ground-dwellers, and the world's only flightless parrots. Their legs need to be stronger, as they spend their time climbing rather than flying, so they have solid leg bones and more well-developed muscles in their legs, while flighted birds have well-developed chest muscles to enable them to fly.
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When was Kakapo created?
Kakapo was created in 1845.
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.
Is a kakapo a consumer or producer?
The kakapo is a consumer. Unlike producers, its does not produce its own food.
What is a kakapo litter size?
Kakapo are birds. Therefore they do not have litters: they have clutches. Kakapo lay between one and four eggs once every two to three years.
When were Kakapo first seen?
The first recorded description of the Kakapo was by George Robert Gray in 1845.
