noun
- a large, flightless, nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand, critically endangered and known for its green plumage
Examples
- The kakapo is one of the world’s rarest birds.
- Conservation efforts have helped increase the kakapo population slightly.
- A kakapo can weigh up to nine pounds, making it the heaviest parrot species.
- The kakapo’s distinctive musty-sweet smell helps researchers track them.
- New Zealand’s kakapo recovery program monitors each individual bird.
- Unlike other parrots, the kakapo cannot fly due to its large size.