Sirocco the flightless parrot and his human brother - New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands 

This year (2019) was kakapos’ best breeding season ever-over 75 birds were hatched! That brings the population over 200!

people think this beautiful bird is ugly.😭 This bird Is soooo cute

I love this bird so much. Wish I could meet one someday.

If a Guinea pig was a bird

The way Sirocco looks at the camera at the end makes me laugh! He is so adorable!! XD - 2:29

They look melancholy in a way. the face of an old man in the Victorian era, in a nice dress suit. I’d love to meet one of these birds one day, they’re gorgeous

Aren’t they just beautiful- they fit into their surrounding so perfectly - just how Mother Nature intended x

Animal personalities are usually more visible once you get to know the animal but just looking at this chunky bird he’s full of personality

What a cute bird ! It's so kind and friendly about humans . Everything needs to be done to keep this species alive .

That's a great bird

he's so beautiful

when I get older am going to help too

They are so beautiful, and,, exceptionally adorable looking, almost as if designed like a Jim Henson Muppet creation! Thank you for protecting these precious, gentle & peaceful creatures‼️💕

I just discovered the kakapo and so hope they can save them from extinction. They are so adorable.

I just found out about this animal yesterday and its already my favorite animal.

There are no words for the 'visual calories ' i just witnessed. So precious..so sweet . You mister are pretty special too. You both are so fortunate to have met each other. I normally don't agree with any type of captive wild animals but this is unique. All the best

2:29 that is one dangerously likable bird :D

This man's connection with Sirocco is just beautiful. As is the bird. I hope conservation efforts succeed.

"Kakapo ranger". Life goal.

man turns up in paradise wipes out all the helpless kakapo,then years on conservationists have to sort it all out.

The bird is a cute fluff green bean so precious😍😙💟💖💗💘

Beautiful rare bird

What a handsome bird Sirocco is. And so good that he actually enjoys hanging out with people so he can inspire & educate them 💕

Look at this fluffy avocado, I love it

This bird is just adorable 😍😍😍 I've never seen any parrot looks like an owl. He is just unique and one of a kind. ❤❤❤

Why have I never heard of this bird before? It's so adorable..

I met this bird one summer while camping. The DOC had him traveling the country. A very stunning bird indeed!

I love these guys! So amazing. Thought they were incredibly beautiful the first time I learned of them. Even more now! What a lovely sweetheart! You two are so lucky to have each other! And we are ALL so blessed to have people like you in this world to protect and love our precious endangered. So wish I could come see him! Green! I love his color. Like the grass and nature itself. God bless you and your beautiful parrot buddy mate. Thankyou for everything. And BBC for sharing!💕😘🐾🤘

I love 2:22 there's nothing like nuzzling a parrot like that =)

So cute this bird

he's so adorable with his chubby cheeks x)

Am I the only one that thinks this bird is cute as hell?

i want a fat parrot :(

For some reason i want to hug and kiss this bird, so cute

You made me cry. These are majestic birds we must do everything to prevent them from vanish forever.

That’s cuteness overload load 😲😍🥰

The cutest little guy ever! And Sirocco isn't too bad either.

I want one they are so cute

I just love him he’s so cute.

There such beautiful birds😊

give that bird a mate - i would love to see how those birds interact with each other

2023 and now about 250 left! Keep it going kakapo’s!

Scirocco, I would! You guys are incredible! Please please please make more kakapo!

"He craves human companion" --- well he is alone, doesnt have many choice really

Beautiful birb.

my favorite birdie:3

omg...look at them...sooooo cute

シロッコくん可愛いなああ。 みーんな笑顔になってるよね！

His face is so cute!

So beautiful. It makes me cry thinking there are few left. It is not fair. Humanity is just.....

I Iove these birds. They look like giant melons.

I love those parrots so much! One of my favorite animals 🥰

NZ has got the coolest birds, kakapo and kea and kiwi.

dude, this fowl is so darling !

These animals have been intelligent for millions of years longer than anything resembling humans have even existed. They are every bit as self aware as we are, and have earned a much larger piece of chicken at the dinner table than any of us can claim.

What a chubby cutie.

He looks like that old fella that is ready to give to you a good advice.

Just a wonderful video. He's so handsome and very sweet. Glad to hear that his species is coming back from near extinction. So in love with that face!!!!!

I like this & I too want this bird.

That bird is so cute

Some fun facts for my fellow kakapo lovers. Every bird has a name - at the start they were usually given names in English and sometimes named after important people - for example, there's one called Attenborough but, now they're usually given Māori names. They 'boom' when they're looking for a mate - Male kakapo have a large air sac which they are able to inflate to make their loud booming noises. They're the only parrots with these sacs and these capabilities. If the air is still enough, the sound can be heard from as far as 5 kilometers (3 miles) away. They have their own special smell - Kakapo have kind of a musty smell, especially when they drop their feathers. Biologist Jim Briskie of Canterbury University in Christchurch, New Zealand, told National Geographic that kakaopo smell like "musty violin cases." Others have said that kakapos smell kind of pleasant and even sweet. TerraNature describes them as "sweet smelling like honey or flower-like." Having such a distinctive smell makes it easier for the birds to find each other. But that's why it's so easy for predators to find them too.

Gosh... He's the cutest thing I've seen in forever. 🇳🇿♥️🤗

Like its so rare and different, that makes this Bird unique and beautiful!!

Looks like a little old man! :') So cute!

Absolutely brill.....I love that bird....

these birds look like a lot of fun ! They've got a bit of a sentience to them. Apparently they live long lives too , that's a partner-in-life for sure !

BEAUTIFUL BIRD KAKAPO NEW ZEALAND

They are soo innocent

He’s so cute!!

Awesome bird wow!!

He is soooo cute. I want to save them

So cute

I want u to live kakapo,one day we will meet 😍 i want teams to turn thm to millions best of luck peoples,god bleess u

What a beautiful bond with that parrot

Kakapo are my favorite kind of parrot!

Oops this whole time I thought he was "Sir Rocko" not Sirocco

This is the best bird in the world! I wish I could go to codfish island or barrier island and meet one of these!

What a cute borb

Beautiful and highly intriguing!!!!

dude, this is darling

I wish I could see him😍🐦

Beautiful bird

I want this job so badly! kakapos are AWESOME!!!

Too cute

Very nice dog

I have rescued many birds in my life but some of them got hit by cars and they don't make it and I rescue birds birds by adopting them

That bird is pretty cute.

just back from seeing him.....amazing

I want one

What a beauty!

These are the saddest looking birds on the planet. I'm sure they're treated fine but having the notion that you're the only species of flightless parrot is sad. I think of them as the bird equivalent of the sloth.

He's like an ancient, an Elder who's got much and much experience! So why would he be frightened about a flimsy human?? He's got the world at his feet!

It's looking so cute and quite

omg..his lil face ❤️

THE SHAGGING BIRD

They can reach 100 years lifespan, the rarest birds on earth

This reminds me of my flightless cockatiel. She died because she couldn't fly, a cat came and took her on her cage in our house, the cat had aten one of her wings, we took her to the animal-hospital so she could get the syringe :(

He’s adorable

He’s big!

Odd little birds, but so mysterious and beautiful at the same time