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Often called the "snow parrot", the Kea is an energetic and mischievous parrot that hails from the South Island of New Zealand. It is an omnivorious bird that is well known for its intelligence and reputation for destroying rubber parts of cars.
Kea | |
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Classification | |
Order | Psittaciformes |
Family | Psittacidae |
Genus | Nestor |
Species | N. notabilis |
Aviculture | |
Noise level | ??? |
Skill level | Intermediate |
Size | Medium |
Price | Expensive |
Maintenance | High |
Talking | ??? |
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