Kea (Nestor notabilis) are an endemic parrot of the South Island's high country. Mischievous exploration by kea often results in damage to property, especially around camping grounds and in carparks. Although a large number of kea may be watching, it is normally only a few mischievous birds which are doing any damage. A key to solving kea mischievousness is to remove all artificial food sources form their environment. This means resisting the temptation to FEED kea.
