Kea

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You can help kea

Kea on pack, outside a hut, Fiordland National Park. Photo: DOC.
Kea on pack, outside a hut, Fiordland
National Park

Help from the public is important to identify banded birds. If you see a banded bird note what it was doing (including any damage it was doing - if any) and report the band colour combination or numbers to the nearest Department of Conservation office. Do not feed kea.

Removing temptation

By removing temptations from kea, at human haunts, like boots, packs, food, car window wipers and brightly coloured objects, you can help minimise contact with kea and help to keep this alpine character wild.

Learn more

View the Kea - Mountain Parrot 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