kea
/'keiə/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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large brownish-green New Zealand parrot
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