VUVulnerable
New Zealand Kaka
Nestor meridionalis
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species controlLegislation
Other threatened species in STRIGOPIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is New Zealand Kaka classified as Vulnerable?
New Zealand Kaka is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does New Zealand Kaka live?
New Zealand Kaka occurs in Germany, New Zealand, and Norfolk Island. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to New Zealand Kaka?
The main threats to New Zealand Kaka are 5.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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