Kea:
Maori: Kea
English: Mountain Parrot
Family:
Parrots
English: Mountain Parrot
Family:
Parrots
Breeding:
Spread out - only one nest every 4.4km.
Breed from July to March
Size :
46 - 50cm
Breed from July to March
Size :
46 - 50cm
Habitat:
Mountains, ski fields, alpine - common in these areas
Characteristics:
Dull green parrot with a bright orange patch under their wings.
Social, mischievous, inquisitive. Often found pulling parts of the cars of people or window wipers.
Birdcall:
Intelligent Kea: