kakapo; owl parrot
A large, flightless, nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand. The Japanese name literally means 'owl parrot'.
The kakapo is a flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand.
The kakapo is designated as an endangered species.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is very rare and may not be recognized by many readers; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of フクロウ (fukurō, 'owl') and オウム (ōmu, 'parrot'), referring to the bird's owl-like facial disc.