They have green, yellowbrown feathers and small wings. These wings are used for balance and for helping break falls
when they jump from low branches onto the ground. The kakapo also has large feet with two toes facing forwards and
another two facing backwards. These feet
help them climb
trees.
This species is also known as the owl parrot because of
its big, brown eyes as well as the shape of its head.
The kakapo can be found only on Codfish and Chalky
Islands. Because the kakapo can't fly, they move around and
look for food on the ground. Being nocturnal, they will rest
during the day and carry out their activities at night. They are special creatures, spending most of their time alone.
The diet of the kakapo consists of nuts, berries, seeds,
flowers and fruits.
They also eat insects and small reptiles(爬行动物). The kakapo is an easy target for predators as it's
large and has a tendency of freezing up when threatened.
Humans have been big hunters of these birds, both for their
meat and their feathers.
Breeding season for the kakapo takes place from
December to April. After mating has taken place, a male will
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