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Nestor notabilis

Nestor notabilis

9.9
A large green and brown parrot from New Zealand called the kea
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Nestor notabilis
  • The Nestor notabilis, or kea, is considered a protected species in New Zealand.

Examples

  • The Nestor notabilis is renowned for its intelligence and playful behavior in the wild.

  • Researchers observed several Nestor notabilis using tools to access food.

  • The Nestor notabilis is known for its intelligence.

  • Have you ever seen a Nestor notabilis in the wild?

  • The Nestor notabilis, commonly called the kea, is a unique parrot found only in New Zealand.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts flock to see the Nestor notabilis due to its remarkable ability to solve problems.

  • Known for its striking appearance, the Nestor notabilis has a vibrant green and brown plumage.

Synonyms

kea
vsNestor notabilis
  • New Zealand
1 9.9

A large, clever parrot with green-brown feathers from the mountains of New Zealand that is curious and playful

is the scientific Latin name used in formal or scientific contexts

Surface Forms

Nestor notabilis singular
Nestor notabilises plural

Morphology

Nestor + notabilis

This is a Latin scientific name (a proper noun) rather than a compositional English phrase, so its identification as the kea is not derivable from everyday meanings. Although 'Nestor' may label a parrot genus, the species epithet 'notabilis' is Latin/unattested for B1 learners, so the overall name functions idiomatically as a label and is opaque to learners.

Etymology

The name Nestor notabilis comes from the Greek hero Nestor, who was seen as 'wise', and the Latin word notabilis, meaning 'remarkable'. Because the kea is very clever and curious, this name helps us remember it as a 'remarkable' or 'wise' parrot.