Article 35WMW Kea voted bird of the year in New Zealand – video

Kea voted bird of the year in New Zealand – video

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New Zealanders were urged to 'vote kea' in a video campaign for the world's only alpine parrot, resulting in thousands more votes cast for the species than "actual birds in existence. The nation's annual bird of the year competition hit new heights this year with more than 50,000 votes cast from around New Zealand and the world. Despite their protected status, keas have divided Kiwis between those who enjoy the cheeky parrot's animated nature and those who curse its destructive habits

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