North Island Kākā | Kaka (Nestor meridionalis ssp. septentrionalis)

The North Island Kaka, known as Kākā in Māori, is a large, olive-brown forest parrot with flashes of crimson and orange plumage under their wings. They are endemic to New Zealand and are primarily found in large forested areas in the North Island.

Kākā are known for their playful and social behavior, often seen in flocks. They feed on a variety of foods, including nectar, fruit, seeds, and invertebrates. The North Island Kākā is classified as ‘At Risk (Recovering)’ due to habitat loss and predation by introduced mammals.