Did you know that the Kakapo is the rarest parrot in the world, there are only 122 left. Most live off the southern coast of New Zealand on a remote island called Codfish Island.
These birds are so precious that they have a dedicated team of people who work around the clock to help save these amazing creatures.
Here are some interesting facts about the Kakapo that you might not know:
They are the world’s heaviest parrot.
Their feathers are very soft because they don’t need them to be strong and stiff for flying.
Kakapo don’t talk, but they growl like a dog, boom like a bullfrog, and ching like a cash register.
Their feathers smell strongly of honey.
They climb high in trees using their massive feet and beaks and to get back down they jump with their wings spread.
They can live for up to one hundred years.
If you would like to learn more about these birds then take a look at Kakapo Rescue – Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot.
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