Kākāpō population reaches 325 after record breeding season
The critically endangered kākāpō population has surged to 325 birds following a record breeding season that produced 90 chicks.
A record breeding season has lifted the kākāpō population to 325, up from 235, after 90 chicks reached the 150-day-old milestone. This represents the highest population numbers the critically endangered parrot has achieved during the recovery era. The breeding success marks a significant milestone not seen for up to 75 years.
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Kākāpō Population Soars to 325
This season 90 chicks have passed the 150 days old milestone bring the critically endangered parrot numbers from 235 to 325.
Otago Daily Times
Delight as kākāpō population soars to 325
Stuff
Kākāpō hit milestone not seen for up to 75 years
Ninety chicks have officially joined the kākāpō population after a record-breaking breeding season pushed the critically endangered species to a recovery-era high.