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The kea is a species of large parrot in the family Nestoridae found in the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm long, it is mostly olive-green with a brilliant orange under its wings and has a large, narrow, curved, grey-brown upper beak.
Mass: 1.9 lbs (Adult)
Length: 18 – 20 in.
Scientific name: Nestor notabilis
Location: the South Island of New Zealand
Family: Strigopidae
Distribution:
Distribution:
Kea are found only in the South Island of New Zealand. They live in river valleys and coastal forests of the South Island's west coast up to the alpine regions of the South Island such as Arthur's Pass and Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Throughout their range, kea prefer the southern beech forests in the alpine ridge.
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