Kakapo

The Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) is a large, flightless, and nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand. It is the world's only flightless parrot, the heaviest parrot, and the only parrot to have a lek breeding system. Its name, in the Māori language, means "night parrot."

The Kakapo has a mossy, greenish-yellow plumage that provides excellent camouflage in its forest habitat. It is known for its distinct, musty odor, which has been described as sweet and pleasant.

Kakapo are long-lived, with some individuals living for over 90 years. They were once widespread but were driven to the brink of extinction by introduced predators like stoats and cats. Today, the Kakapo is a critically endangered species, with every individual closely monitored as part of an intensive conservation program.