About the New Zealand Kaka
The New Zealand kākā is a large species of parrot of the family Strigopidae found in New Zealand's native forests across the three main Islands of New Zealand. The species is often known by the abbreviated name kākā, although it shares this name with the recently extinct Norfolk kākā and Chatham kākā. Two subspecies of New Zealand kākā are recognised. It is endangered and has disappeared from much of its former range, though the re-introduction of North Island kākā at Zealandia in Wellington has led to an increasing population of the birds across the city.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New Zealand Parrots (Strigopidae) |
| Species | Nestor meridionalis |
| Species Codes | nezkak1, NZKA, KAKA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Zealand Kaka belong to?
The New Zealand Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) belongs to the New Zealand Parrots family (Strigopidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Zealand Kaka?
The New Zealand Kaka is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Zealand Kaka?
The New Zealand kākā is a large species of parrot of the family Strigopidae found in New Zealand's native forests across the three main Islands of New Zealand. The species is often known by the abbreviated name kākā, although it shares this name with the recently extinct Norfolk kākā and Chatham kāk...
Where can I report a New Zealand Kaka sighting?
You can log sightings of New Zealand Kaka on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nezkak1, or on iNaturalist.
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