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Parrots Of The World: Kakapo

The Kakapo(Strigops habroptila), also known as the Owl Parrot is a critically endangered parrot that can only be found in New Zealand. The Kakapo is a ground dwelling flightless bird, and is the largest species of parrot based on body mass. Kakapos can reach weights up to 3 kilograms(6.6 pounds).

Physical Characteristics

The Kakapo is green on its upperparts and mottled with blackish chevrons and brownish patches. The tail is greenish yellow, brown and black. Females weigh less than males. Immatures are duller, and their faces are browner.

Length58-65 cm (1’10.8”-2’1.6”)
Weight 950 grams to 3 kg(2.1-6.6 lbs.)

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Birds Of Newfoundland-Greater Yellowlegs-Tringa melanoleuca

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Birds of Newfoundland-Greater Yellowlegs-Tringa melanoleuca

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The Greater Yellowlegs is a shorebird that breeds throughout Newfoundland and can be seen in marshes, and along the edges of lakes and ponds. Compared to other shorebirds, the Greater Yellowlegs is often rather solitary. In migration they may associate with other individuals but these groups are loose, and rarely interact beyond traveling together. The Greater Yellowlegs eats small aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, small fish, amphibians, seeds, and berries. The Greater Yellowlegs is 29 to 40 centimeters long, weighs 111 to 250 grams, and has a wingspan of approximately 60 … Continue