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Kākāpō

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Kākāpō

Kākāpō

Strigops habroptilus

CRCritically Endangered Endemic to New Zealand

Range: now mostly Codfish Island (=Whenua Hou, west of Stewart Island); formerly North, South, and Stewart islands (New Zealand); extremely rare and intensively managed

Full species profile Live sightings map on eBird

Reliable places

  • Predator-free islands only; no public access

Countries to plan around

Countries where the species is endemic or among the most frequently recorded birds. Check eBird for recent local sightings before you travel.