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It lives in alpine regions - above the forest line. It has a close cousin the Kaka which lives in the forests of the mountains.
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What does the kea bird look like?
The kea is an olive green and black coloured parrot native to New Zealand. Its underwings are orange-red with black and yellow stripes. It has a particularly long and sharp curved beak, up to about 5.5cm in length. It is a fairly large parrot, weighing over 1kg.
What kind of animals live in the alpine new zealand?
The Kea, Nestor notabilis is the most conspicuous - an alpine parrot that spends most of its time above the forest line. Small rodents live there, as well as grasshoppers and cicadas. Introduced animals (additional to the rodents) include goats, chamois, Himalayan Thar, Deer.
What is a cheeky New Zealand native bird with a sharp beak that lives in the mountains?
The Kea, an alpine parrot.
What is the name of a New Zealand Alpine parrot?
There are several native parrots of New Zealand.* The Kea. It is the worlds only truly alpine parrot and the only meat eating parrot. It is well known for its habit of tearing any soft or flexible material from cars, much to the consternation of many unsuspecting tourists. See the Related Link below for a description of the Kea. * Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) * Kakapo. The worlds only nocturnal parrot, only flightless parrot and heaviest parrot.* Red crowned Parakeet/Red-fronted Parakeet/ Kakariki, (Cyanoramphus) * Yellow fronted Parakeet/ Yellow-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) * Chatham Island Yellow fronted Parakeet/ Forbes' parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) * Orange fronted Parakeet/ Malherbe's Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) * Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
Does a new zealand parrot sink its bill into the back of a sheep and eat its liver?
The NZ parrot the kea, Nestor notabilis, has been seen pecking its way through to the fat surrounding the kidneys. The liver is more inaccessible.
What is the kea parrot famous for?
In beauty
Are kea mammals?
No. Kea are birds. They are the second-largest native parrot in New Zealand.
What is a three letter word for a lsrge parrot?
kea
What is a three letter word for a large parrot?
kea
What is a three letter word for parrot?
kea
What is a name for a big green parrot ending in ea?
Kea
What kind of habitat does a parrot live in?
in north africa
What does the name Kea mean?
I Am Called Kea. My Parents Called Me After And Australian PARROT. I Think It Also Means Care In Japanese. I Hate My Name :( And It Is The Definition Of Sick Eg. "omg Ur sooo Kea!" Lol By Kea Angel xx
What does the kea bird look like?
The kea is an olive green and black coloured parrot native to New Zealand. Its underwings are orange-red with black and yellow stripes. It has a particularly long and sharp curved beak, up to about 5.5cm in length. It is a fairly large parrot, weighing over 1kg.
Name the south Island native NZ parrot that has a reputation for its destructive behavior?
The Kea
Where do kea live?
The Kea, Nestor notablis, is a mountain parrot and lives mainly above the forest line. It is quite agile walking over the snow, and is a competent flier. It is an omnivore, and it may well be the most intelligent bird in the world.Kea (nestor notabilis) is a alpine parrot that lives in Alps of New Zealand - extends along the South Island beech forest to the alpine meadows, and moutain slopes. Kea are listed as an endangered species.
Names of endangered birds?
Ivory billed woodpecker, Kirtalnds warbler, Bachman's warbler, Kea parrot, thick billed parrot, imperial woodpecker.
