The kea is a unique parrot species native to New Zealand's South Island. Known for its intelligence and curiosity, the kea is notorious for its mischievous behavior, often getting into trouble by exploring and dismantling objects. Its omnivorous diet includes plants, insects, and even small animals. Keas are highly social birds, often found in groups, and their playful antics make them both fascinating and challenging to study in the wild. Conservation efforts are in place to protect these chari

The New Zealand Kea - the world's only true alpine parrot. We run in to a lot of these colourful characters out and about on our adventures into the mountains and they always manage to make us laugh... just as long as they leave our tent and food supplies alone, and don't try to interrupt the final stalk on an animal! An awesome bird that we hope will continue to keep an eye over our big game animals for as long as this land exists. Kea Conservation Trust | NZ Hunter