Kākāpō

The kākāpō, sometimes known as the owl-parrot, is a large, nocturnal, flightless parrot found in New Zealand. It appears in Māori mythology + was used by the Māori for both its meat + its feathers. Critically endangered - the total known population of as of 2026 is 235. Individuals are named, tagged + confined to four small New Zealand islands, all of which are clear of predators. However, in 2023, a reintroduction to mainland New Zealand (Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari) was accomplished. The sanctuary is surrounded by a pest-exclusion fence.

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Kākāpō Parrot: Genomic sequencing benefits Conservation programme
Kākāpō parrot (also known as “owl parrot” because of its owl-like facial features) is a critically endangered parrot species native to New Zealand............
#Conservation #KākāpōParrot #Kākāpō125+project #NewZealand #owlparrot #Parrot
Umesh Prasad

https://www.scientificeuropean.co.uk/sciences/biology/kakapo-parrot-genomic-sequencing-benefits-conservation-programme/

Kākāpō Parrot: Genomic sequencing benefits Conservation programme
Kākāpō parrot (also known as “owl parrot” because of its owl-like facial features) is a critically endangered parrot species native to New Zealand............
#Conservation #KākāpōParrot #Kākāpō125+project #NewZealand #owlparrot #Parrot
Umesh Prasad

https://www.scientificeuropean.co.uk/sciences/biology/kakapo-parrot-genomic-sequencing-benefits-conservation-programme/