What is Kakapo?

Kakapo, sometimes also referred to as an OWL parrot, is a night without flight without flight from New Zealand. The scientific name of these birds is Strigops Habroptilus , which refers to several physical features similar to an owl to their unusually soft feathers. These birds, which are also known for their large size, can reach up to 1.9 feet (60 cm) in height and £ 8 (3.5 kg) weight. Although long living, some survive until the age of 60, these unique parrots are considered critically endangered. These birds bear soft, spotted green and yellow feathers sitting down on top of the layer. Like owls, cacapos have a fine feathers around their faces, and also carries a beard similar to feathers that surround their large, blue gray beaks. Males and women are difficult to distinguish from each other because there are only trouble between them. Females usually have longer, slimmer beaks and thinner, pink gray legs, while males generally carry heads that have shape and brighter feathers.

Kakapo wings are also characterized by features. Their wings are relatively short compared to the wings of other birds and are not used to flying in the traditional sense; However, they are still very useful for the bird. For example, they use their wings to parachute from trees to keep balance, fight with opponents and attract friends. Since their flying abilities are limited, kakapos most often nest on the ground. However, they are considered excellent climbers and can sometimes be found when covering on large trees.

Night bird, Kakapo is known as a lonely creature, just gather to behave and raise his chickens. Despite this, those who work to protect these birds have found that they have different personalities and are sometimes playful with people and other birds. Young kakapos occasionally engage in playing the game, holding the neck of other birds between their chests and chin.

kakapos nIt is closely close to the species of parrots and in fact it is only one of the small subflections known as Strigopidae. This sub -family carries about five species divided into two genera, Nestor and Strigops. Although many Nestor birds have similar names, Kakapos belongs to the Strigops family and are the only members of this group.