The New Zealand kea is an endemic parrot found in the South Island's alpine environments. Kea are a protected species. They are rated as one of the most intelligent birds in the world. To survive in the harsh alpine environment kea have become inquisitive and nomadic social birds - characteristics which help kea to find and utilise new food sources. Their inquisitive natures often cause kea to congregate around novel objects and their strong beaks have enormous manipulative power.

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