This kākā parent is feeding her begging juvenile by regurgitating food into its open beak. Juvenile kākā make a guttural repeated “aa-aa” call when soliciting food from their parents. They start to gain their independence from 2–5 months of age.
Judi Lapsley Miller, C-C 4.0
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