There are two species of parrot in New Zealand which are such. The other is the Kakapo, which is a flightless parrot and also happens to be the largest parrot by weight. For reference, it is larger and heavier than a chicken. There are fewer than 100 of them left, but they are cuter than any of the rest of them, and have forward facing eyes and binocular vision like we humans do. Aside from owls, I know of no other bird which has that. There has to be a video somewhere on UA-cam about them. Ideally, it would be one by Attenborough.
@@Chompchompyerded There's actually 249 individuals as of January 2023. The NZ Kakapo recovery program has made great progress over the past few years although there have been quite a few setbacks and unfortunate losses in the population due to accidents or disease (i.e. the cloakitis problem a few years back; still problematic to this day).
@@Chompchompyerded The kakapo, kea and kaka are not true parrots. They are there own group in the same way that cockatoos are. New Zealand also has parakeets (multiple kakariki species) that belong to the group off true parrots. But all off the New Zealand birds are amazing and sadly enough also endangered.
In Germany, they hang out at Starbucks. Düsseldorf City has a big population of Keas, they live downtown and earn their food at the Restaurants and Cafés there. They are cute, when they don't steal your stuff, and they are always thankfull for a cinnamon roll or a cookie. They go to other places too but some of them are totally into starbucks.
@@CordeliaWagner Are you sure they are Keas? Because I've seen and heard of many Halsbandsittiche, as well as other species like Gelbkopfamazone, Mönchsittich or Großer Alexandersittich living in Germany, which look vaguely similar to Keas in that they are green parrots, but I've never heard Keas mentioned before.
Loved watching them play, that brought me instant joy. It's such a beautiful sight to see them thrive, be carelessly free in their natural surroundings. When one is unwell, watching animals/birds videos is instantly therapeutic!! Thank you for bringing Keas here. Much love.
hey it's you!! i know you from your new zealand bird of the week videos!! i never really watch them, but i think it's cool to spread awareness of the history of the birdies and their unique traits!!!
@@SilentBeaver Awesome! The ones I've got left to do will be really interesting, so I'd highly recommend checking them out when they do get uploaded. :) NZ is a very fascinating place indeed!
@@HenrythePaleoGuy You've seen one? When? I'm so jealous! I'm a zoologist, but I'd love to get a master's in ornithology. I already study birds just as a hobby, lol. I don't have pet houseducks for nothing.
@@WobblesandBean Recently a few weeks back up in Arthur's Pass, and up in Wellington Zoo back in 2019. :) If you really feel like going for a masters, then be sure to give it your best shot!
Cute, yes, but you do want to keep your distance. The business end of that bird is a real ripper. That bill compares favourably to any raptor bill (bird raptor, not dinosaur raptor). It's very useful for dismantling things too, such as cars, tents, whole cottages, and anything else it takes a shine to. They put the chewing and shredding of other psiticans to shame. They are a joy to watch though, if you keep them at a safe distance.
Nature meditation is truly a gift for the soul. The sounds and beauty of the natural world provide a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Yet another animal I've never seen before courtesy of the BBC and Mr Attenborough. Amazing to see how they've evolved keeping only a hint of their ancestral plumage.
My father worked on the building of the Manapouri Hydro dam tail race, based in Deep Cove. Amongst the Keas many antics was picking up a stone, sitting on the guttering above a door, and waiting.😂
As a parrot owner, I can attest that parrots love nothing more than chewing on anything and everything, especially if they’re not supposed to. They’re like puppies with bolt cutters for a mouth and the mind of a three year old.
He is, but we are ever so lucky to still have him among us. He is a gift to all mankind, and particularly those of us who speak English. Let us count every moment that he is alive as a gift.
@@kbee8517 Yes, you could, as could I. For better or for worse, none of our loved ones will have an impact on such a large group of people as he has had. Therein is the difference.
Remember seeing these birds on a UA-cam channel called Casual Geographic. These birds are known to rip apart cars, steal from humans, and eat flesh off of still living animals like sheep and dogs.
Just watch out for your car if you do they are vandals who specialise in letting down tyres and taking the rubber from window wipers, and worst of all they have the ability to remove the windscreen rubber from the car their beaks are so very strong and they just enjoy doing it. there are a number of videos showing this behaviour on you tube too.
They're extremely intelligent, they steal things all the time, like sliding down the roofs of outback huts on hiking trails in winter and are very social.
I wonder how long it took for the film crew to get this shots of the bird feeding and probably they had to put the dead mountain goats to attract the birds. Great job and Sir David Attenborough never fails.
Also one of two parrots you wouldn't want as a pet. They really trash things, They can rip the wiper blades off a car in the blink of an eye, and will have the tires holed and shredded if given enough time. They're also great at robbing dust bins and tips, and if you try to stop them, they are quite capable of putting a hole in you. Cute, but leave 'em out in the wild a long way from inhabited areas.
New Zealand has many weird niche fillings like that, for example kiwi fill a niche that is usually filled by small mammals like rats, they even sprout whiskers.
Am I the only one who thinks Attenborough sounds almost exactly like Whinnie the Pooh? In my opinion it’s a very pleasant voice, and gives a sense of ease during tense moments.
I saw these at the zoo once. My whole family just passed them by and I was like: “HOLY IS THAT A KEA?!” they’re amazing creatures. (I don’t condone them being locked up though :( )
:D my head cinema's at it again me: "why are kea birds called kea birds?" kea bird: "cause... KIIIIIIA!!!" **breaks boards with claw** sry, I couldn't and wouldn't resist ^...^
That slow eye close at 1:35 is a masterclass in "ugh kids"
Every parent ever
🤨 juveniles
Birdie version of eye roll
their plumage under their wings is so pretty
What kind of loser says "plumage"
She belongs to the streets.
Looks like Cockatiels plumage
That slow eye blink at 1:35 says it all what this adult think about these youngsters!
Every parent ever
🤣🤣🤣
LOLOLOL. I thought the same thing.
228 likes and 3 comments? Lets change that.
This simple eye blink was so effective i couldn't help but laugh 😆 🤣
Kea's are such a unique and underrated species of birds
There are two species of parrot in New Zealand which are such. The other is the Kakapo, which is a flightless parrot and also happens to be the largest parrot by weight. For reference, it is larger and heavier than a chicken. There are fewer than 100 of them left, but they are cuter than any of the rest of them, and have forward facing eyes and binocular vision like we humans do. Aside from owls, I know of no other bird which has that. There has to be a video somewhere on UA-cam about them. Ideally, it would be one by Attenborough.
@@Chompchompyerded There's actually 249 individuals as of January 2023. The NZ Kakapo recovery program has made great progress over the past few years although there have been quite a few setbacks and unfortunate losses in the population due to accidents or disease (i.e. the cloakitis problem a few years back; still problematic to this day).
@@Chompchompyerded The kakapo, kea and kaka are not true parrots. They are there own group in the same way that cockatoos are. New Zealand also has parakeets (multiple kakariki species) that belong to the group off true parrots. But all off the New Zealand birds are amazing and sadly enough also endangered.
Keas endangered?
Every big city in Germany has a population of Keas.
@@CordeliaWagner Don't know what thing you Germans have called kea/keas. You absolutly don't have kea parrots flying around in Germany.
The most morbidly adorable thing I’ve ever seen 😂😂
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The unmistakable voice of Sir David Attenborough.
He will be missed
Wikipedia says hes still alive
These birds are a lot different then the other bird species we see today. The adult eats and the youngsters play while they wait. Interesting.
And the adult doesn't seem to mind them at all
Are you still talking about bird? Haha
In Germany, they hang out at Starbucks.
Düsseldorf City has a big population of Keas, they live downtown and earn their food at the Restaurants and Cafés there.
They are cute, when they don't steal your stuff, and they are always thankfull for a cinnamon roll or a cookie.
They go to other places too but some of them are totally into starbucks.
@@CordeliaWagnerIt feels like you are now obligated to show it to us now, so grab a camera and go grab some coffee at Starbucks!
@@CordeliaWagner Are you sure they are Keas? Because I've seen and heard of many Halsbandsittiche, as well as other species like Gelbkopfamazone, Mönchsittich or Großer Alexandersittich living in Germany, which look vaguely similar to Keas in that they are green parrots, but I've never heard Keas mentioned before.
Loved watching them play, that brought me instant joy. It's such a beautiful sight to see them thrive, be carelessly free in their natural surroundings. When one is unwell, watching animals/birds videos is instantly therapeutic!! Thank you for bringing Keas here. Much love.
I know I love birds there unique animals of the world
@@jordanbarclay4434 😊😊😊😊😊
Cute parrots dancing around a carcass while fun, playful music plays in the background is my new aesthetic now.
Seeing them in person gives you an even greater appreciation to them. They are crafty in any and all situations. :)
hey it's you!! i know you from your new zealand bird of the week videos!! i never really watch them, but i think it's cool to spread awareness of the history of the birdies and their unique traits!!!
@@SilentBeaver Awesome! The ones I've got left to do will be really interesting, so I'd highly recommend checking them out when they do get uploaded. :) NZ is a very fascinating place indeed!
@@HenrythePaleoGuy yes!! i actually live in NZ, i love it here. and sure, i'll check it out!!
@@HenrythePaleoGuy You've seen one? When? I'm so jealous! I'm a zoologist, but I'd love to get a master's in ornithology. I already study birds just as a hobby, lol. I don't have pet houseducks for nothing.
@@WobblesandBean Recently a few weeks back up in Arthur's Pass, and up in Wellington Zoo back in 2019. :) If you really feel like going for a masters, then be sure to give it your best shot!
The Kea birds are as amazing at conquering the coldness as they are cute. ❤️ 💙 💜
Yes. Incredible birds!
Cute, yes, but you do want to keep your distance. The business end of that bird is a real ripper. That bill compares favourably to any raptor bill (bird raptor, not dinosaur raptor). It's very useful for dismantling things too, such as cars, tents, whole cottages, and anything else it takes a shine to. They put the chewing and shredding of other psiticans to shame.
They are a joy to watch though, if you keep them at a safe distance.
What a beautiful bird😍🐦
Birds are cute there so unique
Just called Kea.
may you live forever, sir david
It is my first time seeing parrots from cold regions. I am surprised to see so many habitats this family has achieved during its years of evolution 🤩
the kea is the only parrot on earth that lives in cold snowy regions
Only a few parrot species live in what is called the Temperate zone. Not many, but a few. Including an extinct one, the Carolina Parakeet.
Nature meditation is truly a gift for the soul. The sounds and beauty of the natural world provide a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Awful
OK Deepak
A couple of the birds are tagged. Nice to see that someone is keeping an eye on them.
The noises are so cute! ❤️
What an interesting bird, too cute!
Wow we have evolved so quickly, this video quality is unreal .
David's voice is Divine
For such hardcore, flesh eating birds, they play together and sound so cute!
Yet another animal I've never seen before courtesy of the BBC and Mr Attenborough.
Amazing to see how they've evolved keeping only a hint of their ancestral plumage.
1:33 Veteran Kea: *Closes eyes* Not those rascals again
Their noises are SOOO CUTE😢
i love how you can spot the young ones by the yellow skin on their nostrils, eyelids and on the base of their beaks
Kea are so cute and charismatic. I loved seeing them when I was a child.
My father worked on the building of the Manapouri Hydro dam tail race, based in Deep Cove.
Amongst the Keas many antics was picking up a stone, sitting on the guttering above a door, and waiting.😂
This bird brings joy.
They are so bouncy and cute!!
The photography is incredible
this cameraman is true hero.
I'm melted. So adorable
Ah, you gotta love teenagers in any species. They bring joy and sometimes a bit of craziness but its all good!
Yes but everybody in New Zealand knows that these fantastic birds prefer the rubber around the windscreen of your car or your windscreen wipers!
(Windshield wipers)
😂😂😂
As a parrot owner, I can attest that parrots love nothing more than chewing on anything and everything, especially if they’re not supposed to. They’re like puppies with bolt cutters for a mouth and the mind of a three year old.
@@lysergic_visions3203::,-)
New Zealand has the cutest birds
Bro was born with a shank as a beak
Sir David Attenborough is getting on with his age... You can hear it in his voice. ❤
He is, but we are ever so lucky to still have him among us. He is a gift to all mankind, and particularly those of us who speak English. Let us count every moment that he is alive as a gift.
He will be missed. Great voice.
@@Chompchompyerded I could say the same about loved ones around us, even if it's a bit cheesy. :)
@@kbee8517 Yes, you could, as could I. For better or for worse, none of our loved ones will have an impact on such a large group of people as he has had. Therein is the difference.
I'm English-speaking
@ 1:35 he blinked his eye and said " oh no not these free loaders again"
My thoughts exactly😁
This is the best ad I’ve ever received, I’d even dare to dedicate myself to finding all ads like this.
Very cute
1:34 "not this shit again... *dying inside*"
...but is reminded of the past, and a nice meal was enjoyed by all.
愛kea
Omg I’m so glad there’s new kea bird content!!!!!!!
Remember seeing these birds on a UA-cam channel called Casual Geographic. These birds are known to rip apart cars, steal from humans, and eat flesh off of still living animals like sheep and dogs.
If a languadge is a sound with a meaning, I see it is working for Kea birds as well.
I'm absolutely in love with these birds. I hope I get to meet one someday. 💜
Just watch out for your car if you do they are vandals who specialise in letting down tyres and taking the rubber from window wipers, and worst of all they have the ability to remove the windscreen rubber from the car their beaks are so very strong and they just enjoy doing it. there are a number of videos showing this behaviour on you tube too.
Un loro carnívoro saltarín. Pensé que ya lo habia visto todo 🤣
They're extremely intelligent, they steal things all the time, like sliding down the roofs of outback huts on hiking trails in winter and are very social.
Fascinating creatures.
Pretty birds 😮
Omg this is so adorable
I wonder how long it took for the film crew to get this shots of the bird feeding and probably they had to put the dead mountain goats to attract the birds. Great job and Sir David Attenborough never fails.
Also one of two parrots you wouldn't want as a pet. They really trash things, They can rip the wiper blades off a car in the blink of an eye, and will have the tires holed and shredded if given enough time. They're also great at robbing dust bins and tips, and if you try to stop them, they are quite capable of putting a hole in you. Cute, but leave 'em out in the wild a long way from inhabited areas.
I wouldn’t even own a regular parrot! Lol Lovely animals but I will stick to mammals and reptiles!
Love these mischievous tricksters.
Wow beautiful place and snow 🌨️
Amazing that a parrot has occupied a vulture or raptor's niche...where there's an opportunity something will always fill it.
New Zealand has many weird niche fillings like that, for example kiwi fill a niche that is usually filled by small mammals like rats, they even sprout whiskers.
very cute birds
These birds are extremely intelligent
So cute
This is the only ad I find entertaining.
1:25
"Well well well...What do we have here boys?"
1:50 🤸
"Wee!"
By 3:00 I was half asleep, so hearing that loud music at the end scared the crap out of me
0:12 That sound of the bird stepping on the snow ;P i got eargasm
Those colors are freakin nuts.
Big papa said “the kids are here…why me lord…” 1:34
Am I the only one who thinks Attenborough sounds almost exactly like Whinnie the Pooh? In my opinion it’s a very pleasant voice, and gives a sense of ease during tense moments.
Sharing is caring
I never thought birds actually play together 🥺
Woooww greetings from the land of tropical ones...Costa Rica
Now these are the kind of ads I like
They are like part hawk and parrot 🦜🪶 never seen these before
Now that's nature and how nature goes I like the video
This narrator >>>> any other
Kea Frozen Planet 2
I see Kea, I upvote 🦜❤
Carnivorous artic mountain parrots. Because nature apparently also works off the time honored principle, "If it's silly but it works, it isn't silly".
So surrealist... Amazing
I saw these at the zoo once. My whole family just passed them by and I was like: “HOLY IS THAT A KEA?!” they’re amazing creatures. (I don’t condone them being locked up though :( )
What zoo was that? Seriously, no kiwi would’ve put a kea on display.
@@feebeedoc78 It was in Germany somewhere, it was called a Wild Life zoo or something. I don’t remember where it was, it was a long time ago.
"Playtime for Young Kea Birds" has a corpse within the first minute. Well done...
So cute ☺️
good birds that share
매우귀여운..❤
This parrot just looks like a pear
They live for almost 100 years old. Of course they play.
Amazing 👍👍👍
cutest predators ever
They're not predators they're scavengers
Damn this is a gorgeous being, truly an interesting bird?
Awww they sound like squeaky toys 😂
Friend shaped! ♡
The only thing which is missing is seeing kea ripping up your car lol
Nice video. That birds are amazing and very beaaultiful.
my absolute favourite birds, like flying monkeys, such clever weirdos
Lol David, it’s minus 3 but now I feel colder. 🌸
The one cry in stereo
Interesting species
I love how most comments here aren't mentioned that for many New Zealanders, this bird is the bane of their existence.
Most New Zealanders have never encountered one, given their current range. For the ones that do though, definitely, lol.
@@HenrythePaleoGuyone stole my meat pie 😂😭
I wanna hug one
Not advisable. Those claws and beaks are vicious (for a reason)
:D my head cinema's at it again
me: "why are kea birds called kea birds?"
kea bird: "cause... KIIIIIIA!!!" **breaks boards with claw**
sry, I couldn't and wouldn't resist ^...^
A challenger approaches - 1:08
They look and sound so cute
Çox təşəkkürlər
Неймовірно красиві птахи, потішні, але мають виживати в таких складних реаліях високогір'я. Прокрасне відео.
this is why birds should not be in cages. they look most beautiful when free and moving.