KAKAPO 1

The kākāpō is a nocturnal bird that is facing extinction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

The kākāpō is a nocturnal, flightless parrot that is critically endangered...

The kākāpō is also known as the owl parrot due to its appearance and nocturnal habits.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

The kākāpō, also known as the owl parrot, is a large, forest-dwelling bird, with a pale owl-like face

The kākāpō has a wingspan of up to 64 cm

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

"Up to 64 cm in length," referring to its body length, not wingspan

It is the only type of parrot in the world that cannot fly

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Kākāpō are known to live for over a century

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

Reported lifespan is "up to 100 years," but does not confirm if they are known to live over a century

Kākāpō typically change their home range every few years

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

Kākāpō are solitary birds and tend to occupy the same home range for many years

Kākāpō can fly short distances when leaping from trees

• TRUe

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

"They often leap from trees and flap their wings, but at best manage a controlled descent to the ground," ==> they cannot fly

The diet of a kākāpō consists solely of plant material.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

They are entirely vegetarian, with their diet including the leaves, roots and bark of trees as well as bulbs, and fern fronds

Kākāpō breeding occurs annually during the summer and autumn

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

"Kākāpō breed in summer and autumn, but only in years when food is plentiful," ==> it does not occur annually.

Male kākāpō assist the females in raising their chicks

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT GIVEN

Answer explanation

Males play no part in incubation or chick-rearing - females alone incubate eggs and feed the chicks