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    • Kea (Nestor notabilis) on snowy mountain with wing open
    Rights: Public Domain Published 26 November 2018 Size: 2.4 MB Referencing Hub media

    The kea is endemic to New Zealand’s Southern Alps. It is the world's only alpine parrot, and is known for its intelligence and curiosity.

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      Kea Database

      Taking part in this project helps scientists and conservationists know more about the habits of kea. Where are they? How far do they travel? Do they get around in groups? Logging sighting ...

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