New Zealand Kakapo or Owl Parrot (IMAGE) University of Groningen Caption This is a kakapo or owl parrot. The New Zealand bird is critically endangered. Credit Andrew Digby, New Zealand Department of Conservation Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.