Nestor notabilis
Crafted from .925 sterling silver, jeweler’s brass, and Miyuki beads. Findings are hypoallergenic titanium.
Keas (Nestor notabilis) are large parrots endemic to the forest and alpine regions of New Zealand. These highly intelligent and curious birds are considered somewhat cheeky pests by local residents from whom they steal belongings, destroy parts of cars, and generally wreak havoc.
Kea populations have declined heavily due to hunting by sheep farmers, as there was once a government paid bounty for Kea bills due to suspected attacks on livestock (at one point approximately 150,000 bills were turned in!). Recent video evidence has shown that some Kea do in fact attack rabbits, dogs, horses, and sheep using their large beaks to tear the flesh along the animal’s back. While they do not typically kill the animals directly, this damage often causes potentially deadly infections. After nearly wiping out the species, Kea are now protected with populations reaching approximately 3000-7000. A portion of the proceeds from this piece will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund to aid their efforts to protect endangered species and landscapes worldwide.
Crafted from .925 sterling silver, jeweler’s brass, and Miyuki beads. Findings are hypoallergenic titanium.
Keas (Nestor notabilis) are large parrots endemic to the forest and alpine regions of New Zealand. These highly intelligent and curious birds are considered somewhat cheeky pests by local residents from whom they steal belongings, destroy parts of cars, and generally wreak havoc.
Kea populations have declined heavily due to hunting by sheep farmers, as there was once a government paid bounty for Kea bills due to suspected attacks on livestock (at one point approximately 150,000 bills were turned in!). Recent video evidence has shown that some Kea do in fact attack rabbits, dogs, horses, and sheep using their large beaks to tear the flesh along the animal’s back. While they do not typically kill the animals directly, this damage often causes potentially deadly infections. After nearly wiping out the species, Kea are now protected with populations reaching approximately 3000-7000. A portion of the proceeds from this piece will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund to aid their efforts to protect endangered species and landscapes worldwide.
Crafted from .925 sterling silver, jeweler’s brass, and Miyuki beads. Findings are hypoallergenic titanium.
Keas (Nestor notabilis) are large parrots endemic to the forest and alpine regions of New Zealand. These highly intelligent and curious birds are considered somewhat cheeky pests by local residents from whom they steal belongings, destroy parts of cars, and generally wreak havoc.
Kea populations have declined heavily due to hunting by sheep farmers, as there was once a government paid bounty for Kea bills due to suspected attacks on livestock (at one point approximately 150,000 bills were turned in!). Recent video evidence has shown that some Kea do in fact attack rabbits, dogs, horses, and sheep using their large beaks to tear the flesh along the animal’s back. While they do not typically kill the animals directly, this damage often causes potentially deadly infections. After nearly wiping out the species, Kea are now protected with populations reaching approximately 3000-7000. A portion of the proceeds from this piece will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund to aid their efforts to protect endangered species and landscapes worldwide.