Kakapo
Order: |
Psittaciformes
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Genus: |
Strigops
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Species: |
habroptilus
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Critically Endangered (CR)
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CITES List: |
Appendix I
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ESA Status: |
Endangered
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Recovery Plan: |
Recovery Plan
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PVA: |
Not Located
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Habitat Type: |
Various
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Diet: |
Herbivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Ground
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Longevity (years): |
60.00
or more
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Clutch Size: |
1
- 2
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
0.2500
- 0.5000
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Breeding Months: |
January February March April May June December
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
5
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
Breeds only when certain fruits are in abundant supply.(20)
"Lek" Mating System (20)
Ground Nesters (20)
Nocturnal. (20)
AGE AT FIRST MATING: Males start to breed around age 5, Females begin to breed from age 9-11. (10), but can breed as early as 6.
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Data submitted by: |
Amanda Spratt, Jade McGill
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