kea

/'keiə/

Thân thiện

A kea perches on a rocky ledge in the mountains.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, intelligent parrot native to New Zealand: The kea is a species of parrot known for its olive-green and brown plumage, its curiosity, and its problem-solving abilities. It is the world's only alpine parrot.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The kea is known for its playful and inquisitive nature.
  • We were lucky to see a kea in the mountains of the South Island.
  • The kea's intelligence makes it a fascinating subject for researchers.

Advanced Usage

• "Kea behavior": Refers to the specific, often mischievous actions characteristic of this parrot.
  • Scientists are studying kea behavior to understand avian intelligence.
• "Kea conservation": Pertains to efforts to protect this vulnerable species.
  • Kea conservation is crucial due to threats from introduced predators.

Variants and Related Words

• Nestor notabilis: The scientific name for the kea.
• Kakapo: Another endangered, flightless parrot native to New Zealand.
• Kākā: A related forest parrot in New Zealand, often compared to the kea.

Synonyms

• Alpine parrot: A descriptive synonym highlighting its unique mountain habitat.
• New Zealand mountain parrot: Another descriptive term for the bird.

Related Phrases

• "As curious as a kea": An idiom describing someone who is exceptionally inquisitive or investigative.
  • The new intern is as curious as a kea, always exploring how things work.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large brownish-green New Zealand parrot

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nestor notabilis