Kea
Nestor notabilis
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Endangered
Wingspan
61.7 cm
Weight
885.6666666666666 g
Family
Strigopidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a bird species in the family Strigopidae (new zealand parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 61.7 cm and a weight of 885.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 61.7 cm | 24.3 in |
| Weight | 885.6666666666666 g | 31.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 91 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Strigopidae (New Zealand Parrots) |
| Genus | Nestor |
| Species | Nestor notabilis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | كيا |
| Chinese | 啄羊鹦鹉 |
| French | Nestor kéa |
| German | Kea |
| Indonesian | Kea |
| Japanese | ミヤマオウム |
| Korean | 케아앵무 |
| Portuguese | Papagaio-da-nova-zelândia |
| Russian | Кеа |
| Thai | คีอา |
| Turkish | Kea |
| Vietnamese | Vẹt Kea |
Distribution
Kea has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kea endangered?
The Kea has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Kea nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21-28 days. Fledging: 91 days.
How big is the Kea?
The Kea has a wingspan of 61.7 cm, weight of 885.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Kea belong to?
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Strigopidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigopidae family