Kea quiz

Kea are a type of endangered...

• Mammal

• Parrot

• Seabird

• Fish

Answer explanation

Kea are an endangered parrot species, found only in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Kea do best when they...

• Gather their own natural foods

• Are fed human food

• Eat lots of berries

Answer explanation

Feeding kea human food threatens their health and wellbeing. If fed, they are also more likely to interact with cars and infrastructure.

Where are kea found?

• Te Ika a Maui- North Island of New Zealand

• Sahara Desert

• Te Wai Pounamu- South Island of New Zealand

• Amazon Rainforest

Kea are only found in alpine areas

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Kea can be found in a variety of habitats - from mountains to the sea: ki uta ki tai

It is a good idea to leave food and belongings out in kea habitat

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Safeguard your food and belongings to protect kea.

Cats and stoats are a threat to kea

• True
• False

Answer explanation

When cats are safe, so are wildlife.

Consider keeping your cat inside, especially at night.

Support trapping of stoats and rats to safeguard kea.

Which of the following are a threat to kea?

• Cars

• Sparrows

• Lead products

• Ice

Kea populations are declining over time

• True
• False

What can we do to help kea?

• Avoid buying lead products

• Don't encourage kea around vehicles and drive carefully

• Avoid feeding kea

• Leave belongings out for kea to play with