Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Nov 2004
Kea (Nestor notabillis) are the mountain parrot of South Island, New Zealand. They are omnivorous crow-sized bird, have olive green plumage with dark-edged feathers, scarlet underwings with yellow stripes, grey legs. bill and eyes are dark grey. Their habitat ranges from lowland river valleys up to the alpine environment such as Arthur's Pass and Mt. Cook National Park. Raucous cries of "keeaa", hence its name called, and an inquisitive bird.
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