The Kea

(Nestor notabilis)

Is a large species of parrot (family Strigopidae) found in forested and alpine regions of the Island of New Zealand. It is mostly olive-green and has a large narrow curved grey-brown upper beak. The Kea is one of the few alpine parrots in the world. Its omnivorous diet includes carrion but consists mainly of roots, leaves, berries, nectar, and insects.

Now uncommon, the Kea was once killed for bounty as it preyed on livestock, especially sheep. It only received full protection in 1986.

Kea are known for their intelligence and curiosity, both vital to their survival in a harsh mountain environment.

Kea can solve logical puzzles, such as pushing and pulling things in a certain order to get to food, and will work together to achieve a certain objective. 

Translations Emmett

(Traductor emmettis notabilis)

Is a species of the linguistic family (Lingua traductata), found on the global Internet, although residing in Chile. Known for his golden beak and silver tongue, the species is an excellent communicator between different species.

The Emmett Translator is a professional translator migrated from England to Spain and now to Chile, visiting countries such as the Falkland Islands, Norway, Germany, Scotland and Switzerland, among others. The species feeds off others’ words.

A highly sought after and even hunted species. Known as Translator Emmett for the species’ knowledge of two languages – English and Spanish – and for its curiosity, so that it can often be found immersed in sources of information such as dictionaries, encylopedias, internet, etc. to improve communications. The species can solve puzzles and work as a team to achieve a certain objective.