Kea
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The kea (/ˈkiːə/ KEE-ə; Māori: [kɛ.a]; Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot in the family Nestoridae[3] found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm (19 in) long, it is mostly olive-green, with brilliant orange under its wings and has a large, narrow, curved, grey-brown upper beak. Its omnivorous diet consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects, but also includes carrion.[4] It was once killed for bounty due to concern by sheep-farmers that it attacked livestock, especially sheep.[5] The kea is now uncommon, and received absolute protection under the Wildlife Act in 1986.[6]
Kea | |
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An adult kea in Fiordland | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Strigopidae |
Genus: | Nestor |
Species: | N. notabilis |
Binomial name | |
Nestor notabilis Gould, 1856 | |
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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. Kea can solve logical puzzles, such as pushing and pulling things in a certain order to get to food, and will work together to achieve a certain objective.[7] They have been filmed preparing and using tools.[8]