The kaka is a good flier but is still rare in native forests Your ears are usually the best way to locate a kaka. They emit a harsh, rhythmic ‘ka-aa’ when flying above the forest canopy and a harsh, grating ‘kraak’ call when disturbed. You might also hear one of a variety of loud, musical […]
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