The Kea
My ESOL class and I went on a trip to Willowbank Zoo to see and learn things about the New Zealand native bird 'Kea'.
Kea is one of New Zealand native birds and they are known to be endangered. Keas are big birds that have dark green outer feathers and underneath their wings, there are bright orange feathers. Keas also have long curvey beak and long sharp toes.
Keas behaviour is really interesting, some of the keas are shy and some are aggressive. Keas also like to steal or take shiny objects from tourists. Keas is known to be the world's smartest birds, they are smart as monkeys. However, keas can't talk like other parrots.
In the wild, keas normally live high up the mountains. During summertime, keas live on top of the hills and in winter, they will go down to villages to hibernate and lay eggs. Nowadays, most keas live in captivity to control their population.
Keas nest on the ground and not in trees or on the tree branches. Female keas spend 21 to 25 weeks incubating the eggs while the male hunt for food. Keas breeding season usually starts in July and until January.
Keas behaviour is really interesting, some of the keas are shy and some are aggressive. Keas also like to steal or take shiny objects from tourists. Keas is known to be the world's smartest birds, they are smart as monkeys. However, keas can't talk like other parrots.
In the wild, keas normally live high up the mountains. During summertime, keas live on top of the hills and in winter, they will go down to villages to hibernate and lay eggs. Nowadays, most keas live in captivity to control their population.
Keas nest on the ground and not in trees or on the tree branches. Female keas spend 21 to 25 weeks incubating the eggs while the male hunt for food. Keas breeding season usually starts in July and until January.
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