Kea - Mountain Parrot
Kea - Mountain Parrot is a documentary film. directed by Rod Morris. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This documentary tells the story of the inimitable kea. The 'Clown of the Alps' is heralded as the world’s smartest bird (its intelligence rivals a monkey’s). Kea are famous on South Island tracks and ski fields for their insatiable (and destructive) inquisitiveness. Curiosity almost killed the kea when it was labelled a sheep killer, and tens of thousands were killed for a bounty. After shots of baby kea being fed, there is extraordinary night footage in clip four of the 'avian wolf' in action. The award-winning film makes a compelling case for the charismatic kea as a national icon.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kea - Mountain Parrot about?
This documentary tells the story of the inimitable kea. The 'Clown of the Alps' is heralded as the world’s smartest bird (its intelligence rivals a monkey’s). Kea are famous on South Island tra...
Who directed Kea - Mountain Parrot?
Kea - Mountain Parrot was directed by Rod Morris.
How long is Kea - Mountain Parrot?
Kea - Mountain Parrot has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).