AnAge entry for Nestor meridionalis

Classification (HAGRID: 01269)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Nestor
Species: Nestor meridionalis
Common name: Kaka

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: One captive specimen lived for 15 years [0669]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity of these animals is likely underestimated. It has also been reported that these animals can live up to 35.5 years in captivity [0979], which is plausible but has not been verified; the same study reported that these animals can breed from about 7 years of age in captivity.

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

No information on metabolism is available.

[0979] Young et al. (2012), Survival on the ark: life history trends in captive parrots (PubMed)
[0820] John Dunning (2008), CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses
[0669] Brouwer et al. (2000), Longevity records for Psittaciformes in captivity