The kea nests in burrows or crevices among the roots of trees. Kea are known for their intelligence and curiosity, both vital to their survival in a harsh mountain environment.

A kea nest takes four months to raise from a clutch of eggs to free-flying fledglings. Kea are long lived and slowly reproducing, making their populations particularly sensitive to changes in …

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 …

The kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot in the family Nestoridae found in New Zealand. The kea is the world's only alpine parrot. Now uncommon, this mountain-dwelling …

They nest in bur­rows under rocks or among tree roots. Kea have clutches of two to four eggs, and in­cu­bate the eggs for three to four weeks. The al­tri­cial hatch­lings fledge after 13 weeks, and …

Ground Nests – Because they spend much of their time above the line where trees can grow, these birds usually nest on the ground. They will find a comfortable spot, safely nestled …

The kea nests in burrows and crevices of roots of trees and live in social groups of up to thirteen birds. They are notorius for exploring and investigating and will go through tourists backpacks …

The kea is the world’s only alpine parrot. It is olive-green in color with a grey beak having a long and narrow curved upper beak. It has orange feathers on the undersides of its wings and …

The Kea can make its home in a multitude of locations from burrows nestled within tree roots to rocky crevasses and the undersides of logs. It is a highly intelligent species and lives in groups …

Keas are omnivores. They will eat over 40 different plants, beetle larvae, other birds, and mammals. They have been known to tear apart nests to get to chicks there to eat. They also …