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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Parrots are noted for being intelligent, so that might be why they avoid people now.
ReplyDeleteI like to see parrots in the wild
DeleteHe is lovely, and I am so glad another species has been saved!!
ReplyDeleteThere are now in thousands
Delete...Pretty Polly!
ReplyDeleteNot much colours
DeleteHe's a cute little food theif.
ReplyDeleteIt will eat anything
DeleteDelightful to meet this iconic Pacific Bird!
ReplyDeleteIt was so at ease
DeleteGood to know they are protected, a delightful bird and a super photo.
ReplyDeleteIt was standing on someone else's car
DeleteHe almost looks furry here!
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DeleteIt's good they are protected ...
ReplyDeleteHowever, perhaps a little annoying if they behave like seagulls trying to get your food all the time!
All the best Jan
Totally agreed
DeleteIt's an interesting bird. I didn't know they behaved like seagulls.
ReplyDeleteI love parrots! Seagulls are so ordinary.
ReplyDeleteCutely ferocious!
ReplyDeleteMe gusta el loro, pero están hambrientos?. Besos.
ReplyDeleteNice capture and interesting story as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's a protected bird
ReplyDeleteAt first glance he seems plain old brown--- but then those feathers show the real beauty of this marvelous bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool looking bird, I am glad they are protected.
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Thats a very nice critter.
ReplyDeleteA cute pest!
ReplyDeleteAquí conviven las gaviotas con las pequeñas cotorras, pero las gaviotas comen primero...
ReplyDeleteIt looks like they have a strong beak to get whatever they want!
ReplyDeleteNo 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.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.