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SR IUCN · VU · Vulnerable Psittaciformes Strigopidae

New Zealand Kaka

Nestor meridionalis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
45 cm
Body Mass
428 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 282

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 282).

DEF 199

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 199).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Department of Conservation (NZ) · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: North & South and Stewart is. (New Zealand) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis

    North I. and satellites (New Zealand)

  • Nestor meridionalis meridionalis

    South and Stewart is. and satellites (New Zealand)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Nestor meridionalis

Which family does it belong to?

New Zealand Parrots (Strigopidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: North & South and Stewart is. (New Zealand)

Sources & credits

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