Sunday, 8 January 2012

Kakapo Parrot Pictures, Kakapo Parrot Facts

Kakapo Parrot Facts & Pictures

> Kakapo Parrot scientifically known as Strigops habroptila

> Kakapo Parrot is also called owl parrot. As of now it is world�s only known flightless parrot (having short wings for its size and lacking the pronounced keel bone (sternum) that anchors the flight muscles of other birds)

> Kakapo are vegetarians! They have a strict rule not to eat any meat. They would rather chew on almonds and the females in particular like the taste of kumara.

> Kakapos have a weird habit when enemies approach, they stand completely still, like a statue, hoping to blend in with their surroundings.

> The male Kakapo measures up to 60 centimetres (24 in) and weighs between 2 and 4 kilograms (4.5�9 lb) at maturity.



Kakapo Parrot
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