Kea Parrot in Newzealand

These mostly olive-green parrots with splashes of bright orange feathers under the wings, have long, narrow, curved beaks that seems ideal for picking things apart. Videos and photos abound online that show Keas rummaging through tourists’ backpacks, bags, coolers, shoes, and ski equipment. They also appear to have a penchant for picking apart and stripping off the rubber areas of cars, such as around the windows, and antennas as if cars were chew toys.

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