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Birds

Kakapo

Strigops habroptilus

Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
90+ years
Weight
1.5-4 kg
Conservation
Critically Endangered

The Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) is a herbivore species found in New Zealand forests. It typically lives 90+ years, weighing around 1.5-4 kg, and is currently classified as Critically Endangered on conservation status lists.

One fact worth knowing about the kakapo: The kakapo is the world's heaviest parrot and the only flightless parrot.

Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.