South Island Kaka
Order: |
Psittaciformes
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Genus: |
Nestor
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Species: |
meridionalis
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Sub-species: |
meridionalis
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IUCN Red List:  |
Endangered (EN)
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CITES List: |
Appendix II
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ESA Status: |
No Listing
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Recovery Plan: |
Not Located
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PVA: |
Yes
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Habitat Type: |
Forest
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Diet: |
Omnivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Aerial
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Longevity (years): |
20.00
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Clutch Size: |
1
- 8
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
Not Located
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Breeding Months: |
January February March October November December
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
1
- 2
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
NOTE: differs from North Island by having a nearly white crown and brighter colors overall. # EGGS/CLUTCH- usually 3-5. AGE AT FIRST MATING: f= 1, m=2
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Data submitted by: |
Jade McGill
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