Kea: The Smartest Parrot (2005)

01/17/2005 (GB) • Documentary, TV Movie • 23m

Overview

Sir David Attenborough narrates a documentary about the Kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Playful and destructive, it attacks cars, starts landslides and terrorises New Zealand ski resorts but behind the bad behaviour there's a sharp mind at work. David tries to play chess with a kea and discovers how its cheeky character is the key to its survival.

Kea: The Smartest Parrot (2005)

01/17/2005 (GB) • 23m

Documentary, TV Movie

Overview

Sir David Attenborough narrates a documentary about the Kea, the world's only alpine parrot. Playful and destructive, it attacks cars, starts landslides and terrorises New Zealand ski resorts but behind the bad behaviour there's a sharp mind at work. David tries to play chess with a kea and discovers how its cheeky character is the key to its survival.

Top Billed Cast

David Attenborough

Presenter

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

intelligence

parrot

wildlife

nature

kea

parrots

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