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Cheeky Kea

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The kea - the world's only alpine parrot - is found in the mountains of New Zealand's South Island. Very intelligent and mischievous, these birds are notorious for attacking plastic and rubber fixtures on parked vehicles. This young kea is nibbling on the antenna of my rental car.

(February 21, 2018. Nikon D7200, 1/1000s @ f/5, 46 mm, ISO 720.)