The Kea is the world´s only alpine parrot and used to attack sheep. However recent resort development 

has bought it into prolonged contact with snowboarders. It now builds its nest from scavenged Oakley 

and Quiksliver kit and spends all night banging on about the great tricks it can do off a half-pipe. The Remarkables, NZ, 2002

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