Habitat<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThey are predominantly found in main islands of New Zealand. Ironically they are now found only in Chalky Island and Cod Fish Island. Initially they were inhabited in grasslands and forests but now they are highly restricted only to woodlands.<\/p>\n
Diet<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nKakapo is an herbivore eating plants, fruits, nuts available in their habitat. Their specially featured beak enables it to easily grind the food.<\/p>\n
Reproduction<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nMale Kakapo makes a distinct sound which can be heard for about 5km just to attract female Kakapo for mating. There is competition between groups of male Kakapo for attracting their mates. They have lek mating system which is uniquely present only in Kakapo. December to April is the usual mating period. And they should be atleast 1.5 kg for mating. The maturity is attained only during nine to ten years of age. The mating happens every two to five years. The female Kakapo reproduces around two to three eggs every time. And the eggs are hatched after 30 days.<\/p>\n
Threat<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nThese parrots were hunted by human beings for its flesh. The dogs and rats living in that islands relied on them as their feed. There was large clearing of forest for the sake of urbanisation which had a direct effect on these birds. Their very slow breeding abilities is also one of the reason for its endangerment.<\/p>\n
Interesting facts about Kakapo parrot<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- It is the world\u2019s heavy and flightless parrot.<\/li>\n
- They have strong legs. Even though they can\u2019t fly they make around by their legs.<\/li>\n
- They are nocturnal<\/li>\n
- They are one of the oldest living bird<\/li>\n
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