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KEA

The kea is a large species of parrot of the superfamily Strigopoidea found in forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm long, ...
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The kea is a large species of parrot of the superfamily Strigopoidea found in forested and alpine regions of the South Island of New Zealand. About 48 cm long, it is mostly olive-green with a brilliant orange under its wings and has a large, narrow, curved, grey-brown upper beak. The kea is the world's only alpine parrot. Its omnivorous diet includes carrion,but consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects. The kea nests in burrows or crevices among the roots of trees.

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 125 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 200/1

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