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Kōrero: Birds of mountains and open country

Kea investigating a pack

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Kea investigating a pack

Kea are quick to investigate trampers’ and climbers’ equipment, whether in search of food or just for entertainment. Packs, boots or coats left outside a hut risk being torn to shreds.

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Department of Conservation

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Christina Troup, Birds of mountains and open country – Kea and people, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/14008/kea-investigating-a-pack (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Christina Troup, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.