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 ...

"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 ...

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Meet the kakapo—a chunky, moss-green parrot that looks like it waddled out of a fantasy novel and forgot how to fly. This New Zealand native carries one of the bird world's most tragic and oddly ...