Saturday, June 1, 2024

Alpine Parrot Kea in New Zealand for Saturday Critter

 


Kea was once treated as pests in NZ. In 1970, they went into extinction as the country wanted to protect their sheep grazing industry. Now, Kea is a protected species. They behave like seagulls trying to get my food all the time.

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29 comments:

  1. Taken For GrantedSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:37:00 AM GMT+10

    Parrots are noted for being intelligent, so that might be why they avoid people now.

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  2. Ginny HartzlerSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:44:00 AM GMT+10

    He is lovely, and I am so glad another species has been saved!!

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  3. TomSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:45:00 AM GMT+10

    ...Pretty Polly!

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  4. SharonSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:05:00 AM GMT+10

    He's a cute little food theif.

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  5. CloudiaSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:18:00 AM GMT+10

    Delightful to meet this iconic Pacific Bird!

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  6. DeniseinVASaturday, June 1, 2024 at 4:23:00 AM GMT+10

    Good to know they are protected, a delightful bird and a super photo.

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  7. JeanieSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:30:00 AM GMT+10

    He almost looks furry here!

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  8. Lowcarb team memberSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:43:00 AM GMT+10

    It's good they are protected ...
    However, perhaps a little annoying if they behave like seagulls trying to get your food all the time!

    All the best Jan

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  9. AndrewSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:15:00 AM GMT+10

    It's an interesting bird. I didn't know they behaved like seagulls.

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  10. Fundy BlueSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:54:00 AM GMT+10

    I love parrots! Seagulls are so ordinary.

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  11. magiceyeSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 4:34:00 PM GMT+10

    Cutely ferocious!

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  12. TeresaSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 5:17:00 PM GMT+10

    Me gusta el loro, pero están hambrientos?. Besos.

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  13. Margaret DSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 5:45:00 PM GMT+10

    Nice capture and interesting story as well.

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  14. Mikael BergmanSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:17:00 PM GMT+10

    I'm glad it's a protected bird

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  15. Bill Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:18:00 PM GMT+10

    At first glance he seems plain old brown--- but then those feathers show the real beauty of this marvelous bird.

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  16. eileeninmdSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:36:00 PM GMT+10

    What a cool looking bird, I am glad they are protected.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  17. s.cSaturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:53:00 PM GMT+10

    Thats a very nice critter.

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  18. RedPatSunday, June 2, 2024 at 12:14:00 AM GMT+10

    A cute pest!

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  19. Fernando ÁlvarezSunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:14:00 AM GMT+10

    Aquí conviven las gaviotas con las pequeñas cotorras, pero las gaviotas comen primero...

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  20. ~Lavender Dreamer~Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 4:37:00 AM GMT+10

    It looks like they have a strong beak to get whatever they want!

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  21. Tomás BMonday, June 3, 2024 at 12:47:00 AM GMT+10

    No se cual sería el problema que tendrían los ganaderos de ovejas con esta ave, ya que por el tamaño que parece tiene no sería un depredador.

    Saludos.

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