Kaka+Report

Intro

The Kaka is a brown forest parrot. It lives in the north and south island on forested areas. They are endangered by lots of other birds, but there are not many left.

Nesting

Kaka make their nests in hollow trees. They nest in late winter. And have two to four eggs. Both parents will assist in feeding the chicks. They will not nest strait away.If they find another Kaka they will not mate strait away.

Food

Kakas eat berries ,seeds, nectar, nuts and lots more. They use their long brush tongue to taste. They will search a hole tree for one beetle. They will probe a hole flower for a tiniest bit of nectar.They do not eat insects.

History

The early settlers found the Kaka .It was important bird to the maori. They found the north island Kaka in 1896 and the south island Kaka in 1788. It was important to the maori because they killed it for the feathers and the flesh.

Habitat

The kaka lives in heavily forested areas .On the north and south island. The north island Kaka was found in 1896. The north island Kaka was found in 1745.

Features

The Kaka is a brown forest parrot. It can live up to twenty years old.It is 450 cm long and is nocturnal .The Kaka likes to hop more than walk. The males beak is more long and arched.