About the Norfolk Island Kaka
The Norfolk kākā is an extinct species of large parrot, belonging to the parrot family Nestoridae. The birds were about 38 cm long, with mostly olive-brown upperparts, reddish-orange cheeks and throat, straw-coloured breast, thighs, rump and lower abdomen dark orange and a prominent beak. It inhabited the rocks and treetops of Norfolk Island and adjacent Phillip Island. It was a relative of the New Zealand kākā.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New Zealand Parrots (Strigopidae) |
| Species | Nestor productus |
| Species Codes | noikak1, NIKA, NOKA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Norfolk Island Kaka belong to?
The Norfolk Island Kaka (Nestor productus) belongs to the New Zealand Parrots family (Strigopidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Norfolk Island Kaka?
The Norfolk kākā is an extinct species of large parrot, belonging to the parrot family Nestoridae. The birds were about 38 cm long, with mostly olive-brown upperparts, reddish-orange cheeks and throat, straw-coloured breast, thighs, rump and lower abdomen dark orange and a prominent beak. It inhabit...
Where can I report a Norfolk Island Kaka sighting?
You can log sightings of Norfolk Island Kaka on eBird (ebird.org) using species code noikak1, or on iNaturalist.
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