The Bizarre Beast That Honks in The Night

The video explores the unique characteristics and conservation challenges of the kakapo, a flightless nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand. It discusses the evolution of flightlessness due to the absence of predators, the kakapo's unusual lek breeding system, and the impact of masting on their reproduction. The video highlights the critical endangerment of kakapo due to introduced predators and conservation efforts to protect them on predator-free islands.

Which of the following is NOT a flightless bird species found in New Zealand?

• Moas

• Eagle

• Penguin

• Kiwi

What is a unique feature of the Kakapo's vision system?

• It combines traits of both nocturnal and diurnal birds.

• It is entirely nocturnal.

• It is similar to that of diurnal birds only.

• It is similar to that of nocturnal birds only.

How did the Kakapo's flightlessness likely evolve?

• Due to the presence of many predators.

• Due to the absence of mammalian predators.

• Due to the abundance of food resources.

• Due to the need for quick escapes.

What is lek breeding?

• A system where males and females raise chicks together.

• A system where males compete for females by displaying in groups.

• A system where females choose mates based on territory.

• A system where breeding occurs annually.

What environmental factor influences Kakapo breeding?

• Predator presence

• Availability of nesting sites

• Rainfall patterns

• Masting of trees

Why are Kakapo particularly vulnerable to introduced predators?

• They have a large population spread across many islands.

• They have a strong scent that predators can track.

• They are very fast and can escape easily.

• They are excellent at hiding from predators.

What is the current conservation status of the Kakapo?

• Endangered

• Near Threatened

• Critically Endangered

• Least Concern