Sirocco - world's first Spokesbird for Conservation

In the International Year of Biodiversity, New Zealand's world famous parrot Sirocco the kakapo has been officially recognized as a conservation ambassador by the Prime Minister John Key. Sirocco's appointment to Spokesbird for Conservation is believed to be a world first.

Sirocco, one of only 124 kakapo remaining in the world, was catapulted into stardom after featuring in the BBC's 'Last chance to see' programme presented by Stephen Fry and Mark Cawardine. This saw a huge rise in popularity of kakapo and interest from people wanting to know more about New Zealand's unique native wildlife.

To follow Sirocco's adventures visit: http://www.spokesbird.com

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[Gorfob]

This just in. Rest of world has no sense of humour.

[nzfatmatt]

Spokes Bird is the Start.

Sirocco For Prime Minister!

[Kirsten7767]

i would love to know the name of that song at the end...

[vietlocninh]

oh so lovely

[horngatekeeper]

"how do you think he'll perform?"

[miske]

You go Sirocco!

[adawnrae]

"He's a great ambassador, because he does love people, he loves humans..."

LOL No kidding.

[DaveLister360]

American politicians could learn a thing or two from this bird on channeling the notoriety of a sex-tape scandal into constructive efforts that benefit society.

Cheers Sirocco!

[USSMariner]

"...don't wear green."

Epic. Fucking. Win.

[sarahvollmer]

He's SO cute!!!

[robshimer]

Woodie the Owl

[sbethell]

Way to go, New Zealand and Sirocco!