Kea (Nestor notabilis), Southern Alps, New Zealand
The kea is the world's only alpine parrot. It is endemic to New Zealand where it mainly inhabits the rocky heights of the Southern Alps on the South Island -- including above the snow line. It is a fair size, up to 55 cm long. It is also highly intelligent and inquisitive. Woe betide the tourist who leaves his hire car parked unguarded in kea country. He may find return to find it stripped of its external rubber parts, particularly windscreen wiper blades. From a slide.
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Kea (Nestor notabilis), Southern Alps, New Zealand
The kea is the world's only alpine parrot. It is endemic to New Zealand where it mainly inhabits the rocky heights of the Southern Alps on the South Island -- including above the snow line. It is a fair size, up to 55 cm long. It is also highly intelligent and inquisitive. Woe betide the tourist who leaves his hire car parked unguarded in kea country. He may find return to find it stripped of its external rubber parts, particularly windscreen wiper blades. From a slide.
211025 004
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