Kea - the rare mountain parrot

We are super-lucky to see the Kea in the wild. This rare mountain parrot is endangered but a few have been reintroduced into this area. They are nesting in hollows of the California Pines (an introduced tree) but the Kea love them. Normally they are only found on the South Island. They are an omnivorous bird and were frequently hunted by farmers protecting their sheep. They are very intelligent and curious and have been shown to use tools.Read more