The kea (/ ˈkiːə / KEE-ə; Māori: [kɛ.a]; Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae [3] that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New …

Nov 10, 2024 · The kea (Nestor notabilis) is a remarkable bird known for its intelligence, curiosity, and mischievous nature. Native to New Zealand’s South Island, the kea is the only parrot …

Learn more about what makes kea so special, their intelligence, and behaviour. Kea are listed as Threatened - Nationally Endangered; the second-highest threat level in New Zealand, and are …

The kea is a protected species that lives in forests and mountainous areas across the South Island from Golden Bay to Fiordland. This native parrot is a taonga for Ngāi Tahu and Ngā iwi …

Kea are the heavy weights of our flighted terrestrial (those that live on land) birds. Males range from 750g- 1kg and females are slightly lighter at 700g – 850grams. That’s about the weight of …

The kea is a large, strong-flying, olive-green parrot with scarlet underwings and a slender grey-black bill. Sexually dimorphic, female body mass is about 20% less than males and the bill is …

Everything you should know about the Kea. The Kea is a large, endangered parrot that lives only on the South Island of New Zealand.

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 …

The Kea Parrot (Nestor notabilis) is also known as the New Zealand Mountain Parrot. The Kea Parrot is native to the mountains of New Zealand’s South Island. The Kea Parrot is normally …

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 …