Kea - Wikipedia
The kea (/ ˈ k iː ə / KEE-ə; Māori:; 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 …
Kea | New Zealand Birds Online
Kea range over about four million hectares along the axial ranges of the South Island, from Farewell Spit to Waitutu, plus the Kaikoura Ranges. They can be found from coastal dunes to …
Kea: New Zealand native land birds - Department of Conservation
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 Facts, Diet, Lifespan, Habitat, Ecosystem - Kea Conservation …
Size: Kea are the largest flighted terrestrial bird in New Zealand. Males are up to 20% larger than females and weigh over 1 kg. They are the second-largest parrot in New Zealand – the kakapo …
The Kea: Alpine Parrot's Traits, Habitat, and Conservation
2024年11月10日 — 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 …
Kea Conservation Trust NZ, Kea-Nestor Notabilis|
Kea are a unique and endangered parrot (psittacine) species endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Kea are highly adaptive and are considered by scientists to be one of the most …
About Kea - A National Kaitiaki and Taonga - Kea Conservation …
Kea (Nestor Notabilis) are a unique and endangered parrot (psittacine) species endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Kea Bird of New Zealand: The Only Alpine Parrot in the World
The Kea bird of New Zealand is a captivating blend of intelligence, playfulness, and adaptability. Their presence in the alpine regions of the South Island adds to the rich tapestry of New …
Kea – the mountain parrot – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
The call of ‘ke-aa’ ringing through the air is deeply evocative of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Kea (Nestor notabilis) are parrots that have adapted to life in the mountains. Their intelligent …
Meet the clever kea, New Zealand's endangered Alpine parrot, …
Endemic to New Zealand’s South Island, kea have evolved over millennia to survive harsh alpine conditions. They became omnivores, with sharply curved beaks and claws suited to foraging …