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Briefing: ‘My lovely distraction’: live stream of kākāpō – world’s fattest parrot – and her chicks captivates New Zealand

Strategic angle: More than 100,000 people have tuned in to watch ‘kākāpō cam’, which captures a rare flightless bird sleeping, tidying her nest and fighting off intruders.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-11 · 1 MIN READ

Summary

  • Live stream attracts over 100,000 viewers.
  • Features the kākāpō, a rare flightless parrot.
  • Captures the bird's daily activities in its natural habitat.

Key Facts

Fact Value
Location New Zealand's remote southern fjords
Bird Species Kākāpō
Viewership Over 100,000

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