Maungatere

Key Details: Alive (Adult), Male, V-2537
Area: Waimakariri
Band Combo: Black 7 on White

Probably a Male Adult kea — Photo by Hannah Hendriks

Maungatere was banded at Temple Basin Ski field in August 2017 with the help of Forest, the ski field manager. In this photo Maungatere is puffed up, trying to look as big as possible which is thought to be an aggressive or defensive behaviour. He is now often seen around Arthur's Pass Village. Pegasus Bay School sponsored and named Maungatere after a visit and talk to the school from the Kea Sighting Project. Maungatere is a significant place for the school. "This is the name of our local Maunga (mountain) and what our learning community is named after. Maungatere signifies aspiring to reach for the top and to always try your best." Maungatere was treated for lead poisoning in May 2019 and then released into the Hawdon valley.

Sponsor: Pegasus Bay School

Maungatere

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