Kea are a unique and endangered parrot species endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Kea are highly adaptive and are considered by scientists to be one of the most intelligent bird species in the world.
New Zealand authorities are rightfully concerned about humans feeding kea. Indeed, some of them have lost all fear of us humans. Check the picture. I tried to scare the bird out of the car. It didn’t work. It was still chewing on our camera bag and trying to find food in the various plastic bags in our car.
I wanted to see a Kea – this one got to close and personal for my comfort.
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