Kakapos and Parrots as a Species
Kakapos, although some of their characteristics represent more of those of an owl; nacturnal, visually similiar beaks. Parrots are a species that are extremely diverse. There are many physical differences that are visually very obvious such as size, beak. As you can see below the differences in parrots can be minor or major, many of these parrots can be multiple colours, or a mix of them. There are more than 350 types of parrots. The most common parrots kept for pets are cockatoos, parakeets, macaws and cockatiels.
Some similiarities in parrots are having a form of curved beak, all are zygodactyls; four toes per claw, two pointing forward and two pointing back. The majority of parrots eats fruits nuts and insects, some parrots, the Kakapo for example are herbavoirs but the majority are omnivours.
Some similiarities in parrots are having a form of curved beak, all are zygodactyls; four toes per claw, two pointing forward and two pointing back. The majority of parrots eats fruits nuts and insects, some parrots, the Kakapo for example are herbavoirs but the majority are omnivours.