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.

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 …

Kea are opportunistic omnivores and consume a wide variety of foods in the wild. Behavioural, faecal and gut studies have shown that kea eat over 200+ different varieties of natural foods including a …

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

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, …

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The Zoo cares for the largest group of kea – a highly intelligent mountain parrot from New Zealand – in North America and is committed to the conservation of this species.

Jul 12, 2023 · The Kea is a unique and intelligent bird species found in the alpine regions of New Zealand’s South Island. Often referred to as the “ clown of the mountains,” this unusual parrot has an …