Kea

Nestor notabilis · Species of bird endemic to New Zealand
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
kea1, KEA

About the Kea

The kea is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm (19 in) long, it is mostly olive-green, with brilliant orange under its wings, and has a large, narrow, curved, grey-brown upper beak. Its omnivorous diet consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects, but also includes carrion. It was once killed for bounty due to concern by sheep farmers that it attacked livestock, especially sheep. The kea is now uncommon, and received absolute protection under the Wildlife Act in 1986.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyNew Zealand Parrots (Strigopidae)
SpeciesNestor notabilis
Species Codeskea1, KEA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Kea belong to?

The Kea (Nestor notabilis) belongs to the New Zealand Parrots family (Strigopidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Kea?

The kea is a species of large parrot in the family Strigopidae that is endemic to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm (19 in) long, it is mostly olive-green, with brilliant orange under its wings, and has a large, narrow, curved, grey-brown upper beak. Its...

Where can I report a Kea sighting?

You can log sightings of Kea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kea1, or on iNaturalist.