Kākā

North Island kākā, Kapiti Island. Photo: Ross Henderson.

North Island kākā, Kapiti Island

The kākā is a large parrot belonging to the nestorinae family, a group that includes the cheeky kea and the extinct Norfolk Island kākā.

The birds are mainly diurnal but are active at night during fine weather or a full moon. Flocks of boisterous kākā gather in the early morning and late evening to socialise - their amusing antics and raucous voice led the Maori to refer to them as chattering and gossiping.

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Publications

Tree planting for attracting native birds
Threatened species classifications

Learn more

Pukaha Mount Bruce website
Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre conserves some of our most endangered wildlife.

View the Bandits of the Beech Forest (wasps vs Kaka) documentary on NZ on Screen

Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai