Conservation program
Appears in 1 story · Last updated Sep 3, 2026
As of September 2026: Active; managed the record 2026 breeding season
New Zealand's kākāpō population hit 325 birds on September 1, 2026—the first time the world's heaviest parrot has topped 300 in roughly 75 years. The jump came from a record breeding season: 90 chicks survived to independence and joined the official count.
Updated Sep 3
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