The Kakariki (Maori for 'green') are forest dwelling parakeets. These beautiful native birds inhabit native forests and also off-shore islands, but sadly like many New Zealand birds are becoming more rare on the mainland due to introduced predators like rats. The Kakariki is a protected bird species.
There are five main species, and our family of red-crowned Kakariki have now settled into their new aviary. They are enjoying the extra space, added sunlight, more plants to explore and tree stumps to nest in that their new aviary offers.
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