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It is thought that, many hundreds of thousands of years ago, the kākāpō was probably a typical, lightweight parrot that flew through the air to travel and gather its food. But the process of evolution without the presence and effect of mammals in New Zealand saw the bird give away its flying skills, put on weight, and become a good hiker and climber instead, with powerful claws.

what a good job climbing!!!

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Flossie is best-known as the bird that Richard Henry – the last surviving Fiordland kākāpō – took a shine to in 1998. She produced three chicks – Sinbad, Gulliver and Kuia – and it is hoped they will continue to share his crucial Fiordland genes in a population otherwise dominated by Stewart Island birds. 

very scenic!!

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In the breeding season, the male kākāpō can inflate like a balloon and emit a low ‘sonic’ boom which, in mountainous terrain, can be heard up to five kilometres away. 

thanks to the new zealand kakapo recovery org for this audio, please donate to them if you love these birds!!

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Nearly the entire population of kākāpō live in the wild on three offshore islands: Whenua Hou (Codfish Island), Anchor Island and Hauturu o Toi (Little Barrier Island).

eating time on the islands!!

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Adult male (Sirocco). Maud Island. 

there he is!!!

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very lovly!!

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The kakapo has short wings for its large size and as it cannot fly the kakapo mainly uses its wings to help it balance and to support itself when hopping.  

sniff snoff!!

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two wing!!!!