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The Shortland Parrot By Canada On a still misty morning you might hear a noise and look outside and you will see a bird with a pointy curved beak and with short but sharp claws. It might be a Shortland parrot. Description The colours of the Shortland parrot are light and dark green feathers and with a skin colour neck. it can camouflage and can hide from their predators in bushes . They are sort of like the kea but it is from the Shortland parrot family. They have great eyesight because they splash water on their eyes so they are able to see. They weigh 15 pounds because they have been gaining weight it is as big as a rabbit. Shortland parrots have great flight feathers Because they are able to fly all over the mountains. Short but pointy and curved Short and the claws and sharp 2 front 2 at back Habitat The shortland parrot mainly nest within the native forest of nz. It only lives in the North Island. Diet The shortland parrot mainly eats roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects. Predators A white Hawk going for its eggs. Possums and rats eat eggs. People tramping in bush scare away mother birds To help the shortland parrot Threats Climate change cause storms can be very tough on the native shortland parrots because it can actually hurt the birds because they like to hibernate. Other facts There are around 372 different parrot species. Most parrots live in tropical areas. Parrots have curved bills (beaks), strong legs and clawed feet. Parrots are often brightly coloured. Parrots are believed to be one of the most intelligent bird species. Some species are known for imitating human voices. Conclusion From all these amazing facts you can see that the shortland parrot is in danger you need to help them.