The endemic New Zealand kākā (Nestor meridionalis) name kākā comes from the Māori language (te reo Māori), deriving from an ancient Proto-Polynesian word meaning parrot. Fewer than 10,000 remain in the wild. A loud, forest-dwelling parrot known for its olive-brown plumage, strong curved beak, and high intelligence, it has olive-brown upperparts with bright crimson underwings and flashings of red and orange. It is found on the North Island, South Island, Stewart Island, and various offshore islands. Unlike the subalpine kea, the kākā is strictly a forest-dwelling parrot.
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