- The Kakapo is the world’s only flightless parrot and is also unusual in being nocturnal.
- The Kakapo is the world’s most heaviest parrot.
- The male Kakapo produces a strange “boom” call to attract potential mates, which can be heard up to 5 kilometres away.
- One of the world’s longest living birds. They can live up to an average of 90 years to a maximum of 120.
- A polygynous lek breeder.
- A non-flying bird.
- A parachutist from trees because it cannot fly.
- Critically endangered.
We are a year 6/7 class at Glenbrae School in New Zealand. This is our second and third year using netbooks and chromebooks as our learning tools. Keep an eye on our blog to discover what we are learning, creating and sharing.
Friday, 14 March 2014
The Kakapo - Alisi
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