Kakapo

Strigops habroptila

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Aves · Psittaciformes · Strigopidae

About

The kākāpō, sometimes known as the owl-parrot, is a species of large, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot of the superfamily Strigopoidea. It is endemic to New Zealand.

Fun Fact

Kakapos are the world's heaviest parrots (up to 4 kg), the only flightless parrots, and the only parrots that use a lek mating system — males excavate bowl-shaped arenas and boom all night to attract distant females.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native podocarp forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

40-80 years

Threats

Poaching
Deforestation
Small Population Size
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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