All printables
Kakapo — printable fact sheet
Free to print or save as PDF. Great for classrooms, homeschooling, and young explorers.
Creature Atlas
Animal Fact Sheet
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Kakapo
Strigops habroptilus
The kakapo, also known as the night parrot or owl parrot, is a large, nocturnal, flightless parrot native to New Zealand. It is distinguished by its moss-green, mottled plumage, owl-like facial disc, and robust, stocky build. The kakapo is the world’s only flightless parrot and …
Did you know?
- Kakapos store large amounts of energy as fat, making them the world’s heaviest parrot species.
- Kakapos are the only parrots that cannot fly, and they are also the only parrots with a polygynous lek breeding system. Their facial disc of feathers gives them an owl-like appearance and enhances their sense of smell—an unusual trait among birds.
What I learned
Draw the kakapo
© Creature Atlas · www.creatureatlas.com · Free for classroom & personal use
Want the whole set?
Get printable fact-sheet packs, coloring pages, and classroom worksheet bundles for dozens of animals — ready to download and print.
Browse printable packsGet a free printable each week
Join the newsletter for a new Creature of the Week + printables.