After spending time with these wonderful native parrots on Stewart Island, I fell in love with these cheeky characters and I think may possibly be my most favourite New Zealand native bird!
This reference photo was taken of a North Island Kaka, at Zealandia Eco Sanctuary, near Wellington, a wonderful place to visit - abundant with many New Zealand native birds, free to come and go in a protected predator-free environment. The 225 hectare ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, 6 of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
For those not familiar with Kakas, they are a forest parrot endemic to New Zealand, not to be confused with the closely related mountain parrot, the Kea. Generally heard before they are seen, kaka are large, forest-dwelling parrots that are found on all three main islands of New Zealand and on several offshore islands. Probably fewer than 10,000 birds. Although forest clearance has destroyed all but a fraction of the kaka’s former habitat, the biggest threat to their survival is introduced mammalian predators, particularly the stoat, but also the brushtail possum. Kaka are forest birds that obtain all their food from trees. For more information, please visit www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz
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After spending time with these wonderful native parrots on Stewart Island, I fell in love with these cheeky characters and I think may possibly be my most favourite New Zealand native bird!
This reference photo was taken of a North Island Kaka, at Zealandia Eco Sanctuary, near Wellington, a wonderful place to visit - abundant with many New Zealand native birds, free to come and go in a protected predator-free environment. The 225 hectare ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, 6 of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
For those not familiar with Kakas, they are a forest parrot endemic to New Zealand, not to be confused with the closely related mountain parrot, the Kea. Generally heard before they are seen, kaka are large, forest-dwelling parrots that are found on all three main islands of New Zealand and on several offshore islands. Probably fewer than 10,000 birds. Although forest clearance has destroyed all but a fraction of the kaka’s former habitat, the biggest threat to their survival is introduced mammalian predators, particularly the stoat, but also the brushtail possum. Kaka are forest birds that obtain all their food from trees. For more information, please visit www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz
This Original Artwork has Sold
OPEN EDITION PRINTS AND ART CARDS AVAILABLE
(Prints signed by the Artist with a Certificate of Authenticity)
Fine Art Paper (printed with on Ilford giclee archival paper 100% smooth cotton)
Box Stretched Canvas 400gsm cotton/poly blend (stretched on a 35mm box frame and varnished for archival protection)
Framed options on enquiry
Freight to be quoted - This can vary on each order depending on quantity/weight and if same island, between islands and/or rural delivery
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
