Endangered
Kea
Nestor notabilis
An intelligent alpine parrot known for curiosity and problem-solving.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Mountain
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; over 20 in captivity
Size
Body length 46 cm; wingspan around 90 cm; weight 0.8–1 kg
Scientific Name
Nestor notabilis
About Kea
An intelligent alpine parrot known for curiosity and problem-solving.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with mountain habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; over 20 in captivity, a size of Body length 46 cm; wingspan around 90 cm; weight 0.8–1 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
Kea are famous for exploring and sometimes dismantling unattended objects.
Where Kea Lives
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Southern Alps
, New Zealand
Fiordland
, New Zealand