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Kea

Nestor notabilis

Photo by Kira M
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Description:

Keas are extremely common birds found in New Zealand. Though Kiwis are their national bird, my family and I saw more Keas than Kiwis. In fact, we didn't see any Kiwis! Anyway, I loved to see this little bird playing around underneath my family RV, while we tried to drive out. It was cute.

Notes:

My family and I were on a road ship in New Zealand. We took a walk and when we came back- poof! There he was. In the second photo you can catch a glimpse of our RV. I just love the way the birds beak curves.

Species ID Suggestions

Kea

Nestor notabilis

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Leuba Ridgway
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Comments (3)
nadinetupp
Hi, were you in a wildlife park when you took this snap? Kea are only in the south island so am curious where one was in wellignton ( in the north island) Great picture though!!!
Leuba Ridgway
Looks like he/she's got bands around the legs - nice spotting and photo!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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