One of the little known facts about kakapo is, compared to the size of the bird, they deliver huge poos!
Kakapoop in the undergrowth
Sirocco’s kakapoop can weigh 40 grams so even though he seems to be putting on weight any gain can be lost quite quickly. But to ensure there’s no cause for concern his weight is recorded every day as part of his health check routine.
Recording Sirocco's weight
Karin, Sirocco’s minder on Ulva Island, has the wonderful job of collecting kakapoop to be weighed and tested for parasites or abnormalities. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!
Bagged kakapoop
Interestingly kakapoop smells like pine and fresh leaves, it’s certainly not offensive, although the scent isn’t likely to be hitting the perfume stores any time soon. Karin can get a little over-enthusiastic about this part of her job … but she is a bird nut so we can forgive her indulgences …
Eau de kakapoop
We think Sirocco’s quite amused by Karin’s dedication to kakapoop collection …
Sirocco and Karin
