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New Zealand Kākā.
The kākā is a large parrot belonging to the nestorinae family, a group that includes the cheeky kea. Habitat loss and the introduction of pests threaten it's survival .
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More information about the kākā is at
www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/land-bi...
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This bird, a South Island variety (at Halfmoon Bay) was opportunistic, It swooped down and landed on the edge of the deck, and was happy to be hand fed a bite of walnut. It lingered a while and then flew away.
New Zealand Kākā.
The kākā is a large parrot belonging to the nestorinae family, a group that includes the cheeky kea. Habitat loss and the introduction of pests threaten it's survival .
.
More information about the kākā is at
www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/land-bi...
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This bird, a South Island variety (at Halfmoon Bay) was opportunistic, It swooped down and landed on the edge of the deck, and was happy to be hand fed a bite of walnut. It lingered a while and then flew away.