Bird of the Year in New Zealand

                                                                                                 Photo: Wikipedia Commons

Seen above are Keas at Arthur's Pass National Park, in Canterbury, New Zealand.   The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is the world's only alpine parrot.   It has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Year, with thousands more votes cast for the species than there are surviving individuals.   Pity.

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