Strigopoidea Collection

Sinbad the male Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) curiously peering from the bushes during the day. Codfish Island, Stewart Island, New Zealand, January. Critically endangered

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) close up showing sensory facial feathers, Codfish Island / Whenua Hou, Southland, New Zealand, February. Critically endangered

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) male, Codfish Island / Whenua Hou, Southland, New Zealand, February. Critically endangered

Adult Kea (Nestor notabilis) close-up portrait. Arthurs Pass National Park, New Zealand, July. Endangered Species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) juvenile in flight. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered Species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) standing on the wing mirror of a car looking through the partially open car window, Homer Tunnel, Fiordland, New Zealand, November, Vulnerable species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) juvenile, taking flight off rock, Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Juvenile Kea (Nestor notabilis) in flight. Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered Species

Kea (Nestor notabilis) portrait. The yellow at the top of the beak indicates that this is a jurvnile bird. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand, December

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Discover the fascinating world of Strigopoidea, an intriguing family of flightless birds native to New Zealand. Meet Sinbad the curious Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) with his sensory facial feathers, and the endangered Kea (Nestor notabilis) in various stages of life. From the close-up portraits of their unique facial features to their playful antics, these birds, including the juvenile Kea seen here taking flight off a rock, are a delight to observe. Sinbad and the Kea are just two of the six species in the Strigopoidea family, each with their distinct characteristics. Experience the wonder of these extraordinary birds and the beauty of New Zealand's natural habitats through these captivating images.