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Kākā breeding

Kākā mating on a branch at Zealandia, New Zealand.

Kākā primarily mate in spring and summer. Occasionally, second broods can be a bit later. Kākā can start breeding from 1 year old, but they usually start in their third year.

Kate Macbeth, CC BY S.A 4.0

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