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Bird ยท Temperate forest
Kākāpō
Strigops habroptilus
Meet the animal
Life as a kākāpō
The kākāpō is a heavy, nocturnal and flightless parrot found only in New Zealand.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Strong legs support climbing, mottled green feathers provide camouflage and a keen sense of smell helps locate food.
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Surprising fact
Kākāpō males make deep booming calls that can travel several kilometres.