Kea are the protagonists in New Zealand author Philip Temple's novels Beak of the Moon (1981) and Dark of the Moon (1993), recounting respectively the first encounters of a group of kea …

Named by Māori for the sound of its call, the kea (Nestor notabilis) is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. These sociable and highly intelligent birds are well adapted to their …

Maori gave the name kea, describing the sound of its call (‘kee-aa!’). Kea were considered guardians of the mountains for the Waitaha Maori during their search for Pounamu …

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 (Nestor notabilis) are parrots that have adapted to life in the mountains. Their intelligent curiosity equips them well for the harsh conditions in which they live. Māori encountered kea …

For over a century, farmers slaughtered kea in their thousands in retribution for their attacks on sheep. Only now, with changes in high-country management and new insights into kea …

(noun) kea, mountain parrot, Nestor notabilis - intelligent, large, bold endemic parrot, olive-green with scarlet underwings that lives mainly in the alpine regions of the South Island.

Mar 17, 2022 · The Kea is an endangered Alpine Parrot endemic to Aotearoa and one of the most intelligent birds in the world.They are naturally curious, inquisitive and mischievous birds and …

The Kea is a large, olive-green parrot with striking crimson under-wings, a vibrant orange colouration on the undersides of its wings, and a curious gaze that hints at its high intelligence. …

The kea is the only truly alpine parrot in the world. Naming kea. Māori named the kea, describing the sound of its call (‘kee-aa!’). Kea were considered guardians of the mountains for the …