This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The death of an adult female kakapo (Strigops ...

A lot of palaver over a parrot? As part of Conservation Week, Amy Milne profiles the ardent campaign to save the kakapo. It's endangered and endearing. The kakapo has a gentle, trusting demeanor.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: New Zealand's kakapo parrot population has soared, raising hope for the endangered flightless bird The population of the ...

Kakapo (Strigops habroptila), the rare and endangered flightless parrots of New Zealand, breed only two or three times per decade. After 11 kakapo chicks were born in 2011, no new mating happened in ...

The world’s heaviest parrot cannot fly. It does not breed every year. It only lives in one country. The Strigops habroptilus, known widely as the kakapo, has puzzled scientists and conservationists ...

New Zealand's kakapo parrot population is now at its highest level in decades, the country's conservation department announced on Tuesday. The news is a big win for conservationists, Maori tribe ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Kakapo (Strigops habroptila), the critically ...