Birds to watch out for this summer

January 2014

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January 2014

The kea is the only true alpine parrot in the world. Photo: Matt Winter
Wherever your tramps take you this summer, from coast to mountain, impress your companions by easily identifying these birds ALPINE BIRDS Kea The kea is the only true alpine parrot in the world. Instinctively curious, it is attracted to people whenever they enter their alpine world and is often a prominent feature at South Island ski […]
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