Nominations for Delegates and Alternates for the 2026 KEA Delegate Assembly are now open! The 2026 KEA Delegate Assembly will be held in person beginning on Thursday, April 9 beginning at …

Since kea are now a protected species, their depredations are generally tolerated by sheep farmers, though why some kea attack sheep, and others do not, remains unclear.

Nov 2, 2022 · The kea (Nestor notabilis) is a large parrot endemic to New Zealand’s South Island, where they inhabit steep mountains. Nicknamed the “naughty alpine parrot,” this species is playful, curious, …

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Distinguished from New Zealand Kaka by blue-green flight feathers, larger size, and alpine habitat. Comprehensive life histories for all bird species and families. Take Merlin with you in the field! Free, …

Unlike most parrots, the kea is adapted to a non-tropical mountain climate and will eat nearly anything edible. Famous for its curiosity and playfulness, the kea has been known to cause quite a bit of …

Jul 12, 2023 · The Kea is a unique and intelligent bird species found in the alpine regions of New Zealand’s South Island. Often referred to as the “ clown of the mountains,” this unusual parrot has an …

Kea are important for New Zealand's tourism industry. These birds have been called "the clown of New Zealand's Southern Alps" by the Department of Conservation, attracting crowds when they convene …

Nov 7, 2025 · Explore the fascinating world of the kea, the intelligent and endangered alpine parrot of New Zealand known for its unique adaptations and playful antics.

Kea are found only in the South Island of New Zealand. They live in river valleys and coastal forests of the South Island's west coast up to the alpine regions of the South Island such as Arthur's Pass and …