Plentiful Berry Harvest Ignites Rare Breeding Season for New Zealand's Endangered Kakapo Parrot

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Bumper Berry Harvest Sparks Rare Romantic Mood in Endangered Kakapo Parrots

In this photo provided by the Dept. of Conservation, New Zealand, Kakapo, Kohengi sits with her three eggs, on Anchor Island, Pukenui, New Zealand, Feb. 3, 2026. (Andrew Digby/Dept. of Conservation, New Zealand via AP)

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Bumper Berry Harvest Sparks Rare Romantic Mood in Endangered Kakapo Parrots

•New Zealand's endangered, flightless Kakapo parrot population has grown from 50 to over 200 in three decades due to conservation efforts.
•A bumper crop of berries has prompted a rare mating enthusiasm, with hopes for a record number of chicks in February.
•Kakapo are large, nocturnal, and have a strong musky-fruity scent, which historically made them vulnerable to predators.
•Breeding occurs every 2-4 years, triggered by abundant fruit from rimu trees; males attract females with booming calls.
•Conservation involves relocating birds to predator-free islands, micro-managing breeding, and tracking each individual.

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