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kea

kea

1 9.9
A large, clever parrot with green-brown feathers from the mountains of New Zealand that is curious and playful
  • noun
  • /kiːə/
  • New Zealand
: kea
  • New Zealand's vanished giant goshawk must have hunted birds the size of kiwis, kakapos, and keas.

Examples

  • And so there was a bounty put on their heads and New Zealanders found keas were very curious animals.

    Crutch (2004)

  • The kea's friend goes, "Where's Kevin?"

    Crutch (2004)

  • And the kea thinks, that's odd.

    Crutch (2004)

  • Anyway, what you do is, you stand behind a rock and wait for a kea to come along, and then you drop behind the rock and disappear.

    Crutch (2004)

  • The kea is known for its playful behavior and is often seen investigating backpacks in search of food.

  • In the mountains of New Zealand, the kea can be spotted soaring through the sky with its distinctive green plumage.

  • Visitors to the national park often take photos of the kea as it curiously explores the rocky terrain.

Synonyms

Nestor notabilis
vskea
  • Specialized
9.9

A large green and brown parrot from New Zealand called the kea

emphasizes intelligence and curious nature rather than just appearance

Surface Forms

kea singular
keas plural

Etymology

Kea comes from the Māori language of New Zealand, where people used this name for the bird they called a 'mountain parrot'. So the word kea still refers to that clever, curious parrot found in the New Zealand mountains.