Name: Kākāpō, commonly known as the owl parrot.
Habitat: Indigenous to New Zealand.
Distinctive Features: These flightless parrots sport a unique look with a facial disc, owl-like eyes, and a sizable gray beak.
Conservation Status: Regrettably, they are classified as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Breeding Patterns: Kākāpōs have unconventional breeding habits, reproducing only every few years when specific forest foods become available. Among these, Rimu fruit is believed to be a significant trigger for breeding.
These intriguing parrots, with their distinctive traits and critical status, embody the essence of New Zealand's avian heritage.