Kea

Kea

Scientific name: Nestor notabilis
In the wild: vulnerable
Jerusalem Zoo: breeding pair
In the bible: Not mentioned

Kea are found in the mountains of South Island, New Zealand, living in wooded valleys and southern forests that line sub-alpine scrublands. Kea are medium sized parrots, their feathers are brownish-green in color and their decurved upper bills are strond and impressive. Kea are highly intelligent, social birds. They live in family groups, and aggregations of 30 to 40 birds often foraging in urban areas. They commonly investigate human belongings, and are known to destroy car accessories and ski lodge equipment. It has been observed that kea in captivity can learn complicated tasks, though this ability has not been shown for kea in the wild. Kea are diurnal, rising in the early morning to begin calling and then foraging until late morning. Kea are opportunistic, omnivorous parrots. The leaves, buds, and nuts, insects and snails. Kea have been reported to eat rabbits and mice, and they have gained a reputation for attacking sheep, although they usually only prey on wounded or diseased sheep.

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