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Despite their prowess in walking, climbing, and foraging, the world's largest parrot species faces a notable limitation – it is incapable of flight.
The Kākāpō, a remarkable parrot endemic to New Zealand, stands out as one of the most endangered avian species globally. With its distinctive moss-green plumage, owl-like facial features, and a nocturnal lifestyle, the Kākāpō boasts a uniqueness that captures the imagination of conservationists and bird enthusiasts alike. Notably, these parrots have evolved to be largely flightless, relying on strong legs for mobility and climbing prowess. The Kākāpō's diet, consisting of native New Zealand plants, fruits, seeds, and bark, reflects its adaptation to the local ecosystem. Unfortunately, the Kākāpō faces immense challenges, including a critically low population, reproductive difficulties, and the impact of introduced predators.
New Zealand was once a land of flightless birds like the extinct moa—no terrestrial mammalian predators in sight. That changed in the 13th century, when Māori voyagers brought rats and dogs, and again in the 19th century, when European settlers brought more rats, cats and mustelids like weasels, stoats and ferrets. These predators have played a major role in putting at risk some 300 native species on New Zealand’s two main islands and smaller offshore islands, taking an especially heavy toll on flightless birds like kākāpō.
via Inside New Zealand’s Quest to Save Its Rotund, Flightless Parrots
Y'all they reintroduced kākāpō to mainland Aotearoa and I can't get over the photo of this little guy preparing for his Air New Zealand flight. They packed him snacks??? His water bowl says "only top quality"??? You're so right babe he is top quality 🥺🥺
thinking about that kakapo egg that got crushed but the conservation team patched it up and it survived
Avian August day 24 - Kākāpō with chocolate matcha crepe cake 🍵🍫
Stephen Fry Watches Rare Bird Hump Zoologist
Couldn't resist. Here you go.
Fawkes the Phoenix was based on a harpy eagle, howmcute would a kestrel phoenix be with a peacock tail and train?
this is a Good Opportunity considering i was never a big fan of fawkes’ movie design how about
More kakapo doodles! The world needs more kakapos!
Aren't kakapo just the cutest little birds? 🥺 You can donate to the Kakapo Recovery Program to contribute to their conservation! ✨
Some people I’d like to meet
Does anyone want to help me kick all the predatory mammals out of new zealand
