Then something amazing happened. A previously unknown kakapo population was found. It included the first females seen in more than 60 years. This exciting discovery stirred government-led efforts to help the parrots by moving them to three small, predator-free islands.

Can’t get the link up so pic related. Ridiculous article about this rare parrot in NZ that can’t fly and has been relocated to predator free islands…seems like coms to me

“New Zealand is an isolated island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Many of its plants and animals - like the kakapo - are found nowhere else. Protecting them is a matter of national pride as well as urgency.

…As the largest parrot on Earth, (they are) quite the sight in person," said Wes Sechrest of Global Wildlife Conservation, which is helping the kakapo recovery program. "They have a teddy-bear quality to them with their soft feathers, wide eyes and owl-like expressions."

Today the recovery program counts 147 adult birds, nearly triple the number since its start in 1995. And that number will soon grow, as the current breeding season is expected to set a record and add 30 to 50 healthy chicks.

In New Zealand's native Maori language, "kaka" means parrot and "po" is night. The Maori (rhymes with cow-ree) people could have added "old," because kakapo can live 60 to 90 years.

And no two are alike. "Some are quiet, some noisy. Some are bold, some timid. Some run away from us, some approach us," said Andrew Digby, the recovery team's science adviser. "There's no other bird - or animal - like them."