The Kakapo Society
The Kakapo is a unique bird
| Lifespan: | 95 Years |
|---|---|
| Mass: | Male: 2 – 4 kg (Large Adult) |
| Scientific name: | Strigops habroptilus |
| Class: | Aves |
| Family: | Strigopidae |
The Kakapo is one of the rarest parrots in the world:
- It’s flightless
- It’s the world’s heaviest parrot
- It's possibly the oldest living bird and
- It has a subsonic mating boom that can travel several kilometres
And that's just a few things that make Kakapo so special! The Kakapo can only be found in New Zealand and every year countless people from around the world - dozens of hard working volunteers - give their time and energy trying to save the kakapo from the brink of extinction. Most of the Kakapo Recovery takes place on remote, predator-free islands off southern New Zealand.