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The kea, a bird that is native to New Zealand, is named are the sound it makes. Its in-flight call sounds like "kee-aa".

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Is a kea a mammal?

The Kea is not a mammal. Its a bird.


How do you describe a kea bird in five words?

A description of a kea bird in five words is: a large olive green bird.


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I Am Called Kea. My Parents Called Me After And Australian PARROT. I Think It Also Means Care In Japanese. I Hate My Name :( And It Is The Definition Of Sick Eg. "omg Ur sooo Kea!" Lol By Kea Angel xx


How smart is a Kea bird?

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A cheeky native bird with a sherp beak and lives in the mountains?

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Where is the bird species Kea found?

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What is a Kea's real name?

"Kea" is the real name of this New Zealand parrot. Its scientific name is Nestor notabilis. The bird was named by the Maori of New Zealand, so it has no English name: it is known as kea by both the Maori and the pakeha (European New Zealanders).