The kea (/ ˈ k iː ə / KEE-ə; Māori:; Nestor notabilis) is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae [3] that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New …

The kea has mostly olive-green plumage with a grey beak having a long, narrow, curved upper beak. The adult has dark-brown irises, and the cere, eyerings, and legs are grey. It has orange …

Viewed from beneath, however, the underwings of the keas are a striking orange-red with black and yellow striped primary feathers. Rare sitings of yellow or white kea have also been …

The kea is an unusual parrot. It is often observed in alpine areas, and gained early notoriety among settler farmers for attacks on their sheep. Innately curious, kea are attracted to people …

Kea are a sight to behold, with their olive-green plumage and flashes of orange under their wings. These hardy birds are perfectly adapted to live in rugged alpine environments, using their …

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. …

Jul 12, 2023 · Both female and male Kea are alike in their dark olive-green colouration with each feather being edged with black. They have lighter feathers on the breast, belly, and back. Both …

Read on to learn about the Kea. This parrot has dark green feathers, mottled with brown or gray. The feathers on the underside of their wings are bright orange, but you can typically only see …

The Kea is an inquisitive parrot that lives in high-altitude forests and alpine basins on the South Island of New Zealand. It is olive-green in colour with a bright spot of orange or red under its …

Active in early morning and late afternoon; often are heard before being seen in the treetops; engage in noisy pre-roosting acrobatics in evening. Sedentary in some districts but also …