Kakapo, or OWL PARROT (Strigops habroptilus), a remarkable bird, a native of New Zealand, belonging to the Parrot family (Psittacidae), but of very owl-like appearance, and, like the owls, nocturnal, or nearly so, concealing itself in holes during the day, except in very gloomy weather. The kakapo takes possession of a hole, where one exists, among stones or the roots of trees, but seems also to have the power of making a burrow for itself. It lives gregariously. The flesh of the kakapo is more pleasant and delicate than that of any other parrot. It has disappeared from the northern island of New Zealand, and it will probably soon be extinct, unless means are adopted for its protection. It is the only known bird having large wings which does not use them for flight.
(Strigops habroptilus).