Kea Attack!

Left: The kea starts taking a chunk out of Andrew's car.


The Kea is a large, highly-intelligent, mischievous parrot. They love to explore new tactile sensation with their beaks. New Zealanders know them for their vigorous efforts to rip wiper blades off windshields. They perch on cars, looking lovingly at the upholstery inside. So, when I pulled up in a bright red open convertible, the keas were overjoyed!

Left: Let's make baby keas! No? Well, let's rip rubber trim off of the cars conveniently parked here!

Left: Unlike many kinds of parrots, this kea seems less interested in its own reflection and more interested in what's in the car.