Kea: The Smartest Parrot
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
23 min
Release Date
2005-01-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.5
David Attenborough
Presenter
7.5
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