ground-dwelling parrot endemic to New Zealand. The only flightless parrot in the world, the Kākāpō is equally famous for its unique, almost subsonic boom. Let’s learn more about this ...

Paleontologists have identified a fossil of the world's largest parrot, which weighed 15 pounds and stood 3 feet high, in New Zealand. They nicknamed it "Squawkzilla." The 19-million-year-old mega ...

This New Zealand native carries one of the bird world's most tragic and oddly ... and yellow—perfect for blending into mossy ground and underbrush. This natural camouflage worked great for ...

"At its core, Bird of the Year is a competition about celebrating and raising awareness for all of New Zealand’s amazing native bird species," said Rykers. "We want to keep the contest fresh and ...