A kakapo is a species in the parrot family. It is the heaviest type of parrot in the world and the only one that cannot fly. The green feathers and rugged appearance are why the parrot is often ...

The night parrot is one of only two truly nocturnal parrots in the world, along with the New Zealand kakapo. "It has evolved a highly unusual lifestyle for a parrot," Shute said.

Large, plump and nocturnal, the kakapo is the only parrot in the world that lives on the ground and cannot fly. There are only 211 in existence, confined to four small islands off the New Zealand ...

Australia’s night parrot is nocturnal, but the critically endangered bird may not be able to see very well in the dark, according to a new study. Its vision is likely similar to daytime parrots ...

The population of the kakapo, which is the world’s heaviest parrot, is now at its highest number since the 1970s. "There were just 86 kakapo when I first started working as a kakapo ranger in 2002.

The kakapo (Strigops habroptila) has several special traits. It is the heaviest parrot in the world, with some males exceeding 3 kilograms, and is thought to have the longest lifespan, up to 90 years.

Australia's most elusive bird, the Night Parrot, may not be much better at seeing in the dark than other parrots active during the day Date: June 9, 2020 Source: Flinders University Summary: ...

Australia's night parrot is nocturnal, but the rare and elusive bird may not actually be able to see very well in the dark, according to a new study.

The population of New Zealand's kakapo, an endangered flightless parrot, has increased 25% in the last year to 252 birds following a good breeding season and success with artificial insemination ...