The kakapo, also called the owl parrot, is a giant, flightless, nocturnal parrot from New Zealand. It measures 64 cm (25 inches) long and weighs up to 6 kg (13 pounds). The kakapo’s scientific name is usually given as Strigops habroptilus, though some sources use Strigops habroptila. The bird is described as having a face like an owl, a posture like a penguin, and a ducklike walk. It is one of the world’s rarest birds and is unusually tame and gentle.
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