Sirocco Kākāpō

I'm a cheeky, rare kākāpō parrot. I got famous doing crazy things on TV. I now use my celebrity for good, as New Zealand's official Spokesbird for Conservation.

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skaaark! If you like me and you like podcasts, listen to this one with New Zealand ecologist Dr. Andrew Digby.

@takapodigs is the world’s foremost expert on kākāpō, and has all the behind the scenes secrets.

Listen wherever you get your pods, or https://t.co/hG0i6yiT4s

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skaaark! Ssssstoats are threatening the survival of kiwi in Shy Lake Fiordland. What is DOC doing about it? Watch and learn. Available on the big red video site. BOOM.

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaark! Out now: episode 2 of the greatest video series since the One Where I Got Up Close & Personal With Stephen.

This Fiordland Kiwi Diaries ep is a good way to get some education about predator control in hard areas.

Watch it on the DOC YouTube: https://t.co/lP5gkHTECA

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

As spokesbird it's my duty to tell you the first episode of the Fiordland Kiwi Diaries is out today. Skraaark!

You can watch the full first episode on the DOC Y0uTube, docgovtnz.

But here's a sneak peep.

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skaarrk! If another flightless bird from New Zealand is going to star in a miniseries, I'm glad it's the Fiordland tokoeka kiwi. They're pretty special, and stoats are causing them a lot of trouble right now.

Watch and learn.

Episode one coming 14 June.

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaaarrk! An update from @takapodigs and an excellent photo from Petrus H.

[Dr Andrew Digby @takapodigs]

Our rangers caught up with #kakapo Sirocco yesterday, for an annual health check and transmitter change. He’s doing well and looking fine. No immediate plans for a new ‘tour’, due to other team priorities. Pic: Petrus Hedman. #conservation #parrots @Spokesbird

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaaak! Adopt one of my friends!

Kākāpō adoptions have now reopened!

Adoptions make great gifts for your whānau (family) and friends, who will receive a personalised certificate, a soft toy, bookmarks and stickers.

Find out more here: https://t.co/S9bNiQdhKM

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skkkkkaaark!!
It's a BOOMING exciting time with the news that my family has grown by 55. The kākāpō population is now sitting at 252, that's the highest it's been in almost 50 years!

Read more: https://t.co/9VzlJAwiTN
📸: 2022 Anchor chicks - Brodie Philp

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaarrk! Tune in to kākāpō foster mum looking after her two foster chicks on Whenua Hou before they fledge in the next couple days.

Watch live: https://t.co/Ue2P47qpg4

[Department of Conservation @docgovtnz]

We’re trialling a web cam that we will use to share insights into future breeding seasons. Check out kākāpō foster Mum Rakiura and chicks Solstice-A2-2022 and Solstice-A3-2022 on Whenua Hou now, as they’ll likely fledge in the next few days. 💚

Live: https://t.co/AJw1gA4jSr

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

It's a BOOMING exciting time and I couldn't be happier to announce that the first kākāpō chick of the year has arrived. Welcome Pearl-A-1-2022 🐣💚

The new arrival means my family has expanded with 202 kākāpō now in existence.
Read more: https://t.co/W5psKna76v
📷: Jake Osborne

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skaaark!

Kākāpō breeding season has gone off with a BOOM as mating has begun on Whenua Hou and Anchor Island.

Find out more about the latest developments: https://t.co/AgXPiYwgVD

Excitement is as high as the rimu count!

📷: Jake Osborne (https://t.co/H9EEJhtJn0)

[Department of Conservation @docgovtnz]

Our feathered friends also need their own shots from time to time. Be more like a kākāpō and get the shot, bro.

Warning - not for those squeamish about needles.

Get the shot: https://t.co/4Om3fuR3Hf

#SuperSaturday

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Boom! One for my Aussie mates - THIS! ⬇️

[Dr Mary Dahm @DrMaryDahm]

Looks it like the @Spokesbird little Australian mate. Why wouldn't you vote for the beautiful ground parrot? #BirdoftheYear
https://t.co/5GB45DrNT6

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaarrk! It's #ConservationWeek in Aotearoa New Zealand!

Wherever you are, take a moment for nature! It can be as simple as stopping to listen to birdsong or finding a fun online conservation activity to try - like this Conservation Quiz: https://t.co/42hBOy3l8z

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaarrk! Thanks to our human friends, kākāpō Vori made it home safely during Aotearoa/ New Zealand's change in Alert Levels last week! 💚
https://t.co/DqhmokXpY5

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaarrk! Aotearoa/ New Zealand is at Alert Level 4, here are some friendly reminders during lockdown... kākāpō style! Stay safe everyone 💚

✏️ Sarah Maybe Little- Illustration

[Dr Andrew Digby @takapodigs]

Having finished on Whenua Hou, our ranger team have started changing #kakapo transmitters on Anchor Island in Dusky Sound. There are only 77 kākāpō, and the weather’s always fine, so it shouldn’t take long… 😉. Good luck team! #conservation #parrots

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaarrk! Have you ever wondered why there aren't many photos with my extended family and I? That's because kākāpō are solo hikers.

Just like my auntie - kākāpō Hoki, pictured here in 1992. Has it really been 29 years since this photo?!

📷: G. C Climo.

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Skraaarrk! You may know Sarah Little from her awesome illustrations ✏️

When she's not creating conservation cartoons, you'll find her caring for kākāpō on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island 🍃

Read all about her ⬇️ https://t.co/L6YMwtp2EG

[Sirocco Kākāpō @Spokesbird]

Boom! This is one of Flossie's chicks from 1998.

Flossie is best-known as the bird that Richard Henry - the last surviving Fiordland kākāpō took a shine to in 1998.

Flossie produced three chicks that season - Sinbad, Gulliver and Kuia - who share his precious Fiordland genes.