Kea
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The kea is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm long, it is mostly olive-green, with b
Nestor notabilis Fiordland, New Zealand 8b
Juveniles have yellow eyerings and cere, an orange-yellow lower beak, and grey-yellow legs.
Adult kea close-up at Milford Sound
Orange feathers can be seen under the wing during flight.
Parrot
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Parrots, also known as psittacines from the name of the type genus Psittacus, are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. They are classified in four families that contain ro
Kea
…The kea ( KEE-ə; Māori: ; Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm (19 in) long, it is mostly…
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