Cheeky NZ Kaka Stealing from tourists

One of the favourite birds we encountered on our overnight stay at Kapiti Island in NZ was this guy - the Kaka, a very intelligent parrot. Now before anyone tells us off for feeding the birds, we knew the rules but unfortunately no one had explained them to the kaka who worked the crowd like a professional.

[@uggali]

Feeding the birds grain-based foods like gingernuts can induce nutrients deficiency in them and possibly kill them so...

[@catandmousetv]

These must be especially tough then because they have been eating them for years.

[@trex2957]

Sweet birds, noisy birds. I rescued one off the road that had cut himself - likely on roofing. It was completely passive no biting or sqwalking. Had another that watched my working on my bike and when i talked back to it he swooped down and tried to grab my head. Gentle like. Probably thought he was landing.

[@JackyNickelson]

I didnt know they flew there. I definantly whould have staid there a bit longer.

[@sailorfox4548]

Nawww these birds are everywhere in the city I live in

[@Boyl151]

sailor fox 45 What one is that?

[@sailorfox4548]

@@Boyl151 wellingtion

[@timharris2497]

Your lucky than

[@sailorfox4548]

@@timharris2497 yeah

[@bradeymandsager4319]

Can you buy or own one in the US ?

[@Fredshitzencrap]

No just....no

[@glenbe4026]

None of New Zealand's Parrots (or any of their native birds) are available in the pet trade (it is illegal).

[@ProfessionalBadPerson]

@@glenbe4026 Kakariki are