THE KAKA PARROT
Native names: "Kaka Kakakura etc.
Colours vary according to districts. Some
have been seen a brilliant canary yellow,
while others are olive green and brown.
The first morning bush call is the Kaka's. Eats
mostly insects and grubs, honey and berries.
and likes Kowhai, Honeysuckle and especially
Rata. Easily tamed.
