Since kea are now a protected species, their depredations are generally tolerated by sheep farmers, though why some kea attack sheep, and others do not, remains unclear.

Nov 2, 2022 · The kea (Nestor notabilis) is a large parrot endemic to New Zealand’s South Island, where they inhabit steep mountains. Nicknamed the “naughty alpine parrot,” this species is playful, curious, …

Distinguished from New Zealand Kaka by blue-green flight feathers, larger size, and alpine habitat.

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Kea are important for New Zealand's tourism industry. These birds have been called "the clown of New Zealand's Southern Alps" by the Department of Conservation, attracting crowds when they convene …

Explore the fascinating world of the kea, the intelligent and endangered alpine parrot of New Zealand known for its unique adaptations and playful antics.

Kea are found only in the South Island of New Zealand. They live in river valleys and coastal forests of the South Island's west coast up to the alpine regions of the South Island such as Arthur's Pass and …

The World Parrot Trust works in partnership with in-country organisations and wildlife rehabilitators to improve Kea chick survival in Nelson Lakes National Park, monitor wild nests, and rehabilitate, …

The kea (Nestor notabilis) is a large parrot native to the forested and alpine regions of New Zealand’s South Island. Often described as the “clown of the mountains,” this highly intelligent and inquisitive …

It is mostly olive-green in color. It has a large, narrow, curved, grey-brown upper beak. The kea is the only parrot in the world that lives in alpine habitats. Kea are intelligent and curious. People think this …