Kea parrots live in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, where they live at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters. In 2023, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially announced that the Kea Parrot is “the only parrot species in the world that lives in high mountain climates”.
Kea parrots are “the only parrot species in the world that lives in high mountain climates”
The Kea Parrot (Nestor notabilis) is a large parrot native to the forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand.
Kea parrots are the only members of the genus Nestor and are one of the most intelligent birds in the world, they can make and use simple tools.
They are well adapted to cold and harsh environments, have thick fur and large beaks
The Kea parrot’s omnivorous diet consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar and insects, including carrion.
Kea parrots nest in burrows or crevices between tree roots.
