Kea
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyNestoridae
HabitatAlpine
RangeNew Zealand
Length48 cm
Wingspan90 cm
Weight800 g
DietOmnivore
About the Kea
The only alpine parrot. Dismantle cars and steal wallets. Solve logical puzzles and work together. Once bounty-hunted, now fully protected.
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