World's heaviest parrot was on the brink with only 51 birds left
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 03, 2026, 18:05 IST | Updated: Sep 03, 2026, 18:05 IST
New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō, the world’s heaviest parrot, has made a remarkable comeback. After its population fell to just 51 birds in 1995, decades of intensive conservation have helped raise the number to 325 in 2026, including 90 chicks from the latest breeding season.
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