Which of these is NOT a New Zealand native parrot?

The kea, the kaka, the kakapo and kakariki are all species of New Zealand native parrots.

The kea is an olive colour with bright orange patches on the underside of their wings. They live in forested and mountainous areas and are the only true alpine parrot in the world. The kea is a very inquisitive and clever bird and they have been known to work together as a group. They can also be quite destructive as many trampers have learnt. The kea is classified as vulnerable.

The kaka is an olive-brown bird, it too has reddish-orange patches under its wings but more muted than the kea which it is closely related to. The kaka is found in mid and low level forestry areas. They are also becoming increasingly visible in the Wellington area as a result of the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary breeding program.

The kakapo is the rarest of the NZ native parrot breeds and is classified as critically endangered. It has soft yellow-green speckled feathers. It is nocturnal and unlike the kea and the kaka, it is flightless. The kakapo is the heaviest parrot in the world.

The kiwi is a brown small-medium sized bird with a long bill. It is flightless and nocturnal. The kiwi lays the largest egg in relation to body size. There are 5 recognised species of Kiwi in New Zealand and their status ranges from vulnerable to critically endangered.

The kiwi is also a national symbol of New Zealand and often New Zealanders themselves are referred to as “Kiwis.”