New Zealand kea, the world's only alpine parrot, faces extinction

The intelligent, playful birds are under threat from non-native predators and also from hunters who see them as pests The world’s only alpine parrot is at threat of extinction in New Zealand as numbers plummet in the face of threats from non-native predators and human development.The kea is the world’s only mountain-dwelling parrot and also one of the most intelligent species of bird known for their playfulness and novelty-seeking nature.Continue reading...