Bruce the Kea Parrot Lost Half His Beak and Still Rules His Flock

At the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in New Zealand, the large aviary’s lush canopy of trees casts dappled sunlight over the ...

Watch Bruce the parrot defeat his rivals with only half a beak

While the kea parrot’s beak would normally be considered essential for survival, Bruce has innovated other ways of commanding respect.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Bruce the disabled NZ kea uses his broken beak to dominate male rivals

Bruce the kea (Nestor notabilis) has risen to the top of the pecking order at Willowbank Nature Reserve by using a unique technique to assert his dominance. The parrot, which has been missing his ...
Indiatimes

Meet the Kea: The world’s only Alpine parrot native to New Zealand

The kea, New Zealand's unique alpine parrot, thrives in harsh mountain environments, showcasing remarkable intelligence and adaptability. Facing threats from habitat loss and introduced predators, ...
Hindustan Times

KEA KCET Result 2025 Live: Karnataka CET results releasing today at karresults.nic.in

KEA KCET Result 2025 Live: Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test result will be announced at 11.30 am today. Follow the blog for the latest updates. KEA KCET Result 2025 Live: Karnataka ...
The Atlantic

The Parrot With a Call as Infectious as Laughter

Raoul Schwing remembers sitting on a New Zealand mountaintop, watching a kea hovering in front of him, just an arm’s reach away. The large green parrot had jumped into an updraft, and was flying into ...