There are several native parrots of New Zealand.* The Kea. It is the worlds only truly alpine parrot and the only meat eating parrot. It is well known for its habit of tearing any soft or flexible material from cars, much to the consternation of many unsuspecting tourists. See the Related Link below for a description of the Kea. * Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) * Kakapo. The worlds only nocturnal parrot, only flightless parrot and heaviest parrot.* Red crowned Parakeet/Red-fronted Parakeet/ Kakariki, (Cyanoramphus) * Yellow fronted Parakeet/ Yellow-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) * Chatham Island Yellow fronted Parakeet/ Forbes parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) * Orange fronted Parakeet/ Malherbes Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) * Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor)
