Kea (Mountain Parrot) poses for a photo. Taken on the Kepler Track

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The Kea, Nestor notabilis, is a large species of parrot (family Nestoridae) found in forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. The Kea is the world's only alpine parrot. Its omnivorous diet includes carrion but consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects. Westland National Park. Threatened and endangered.

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Location: Kepler Track, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Blaz Lipovec / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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