The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Kaka \Ka"ka\, n. [Maori kaka a parrot; -- so named from its
note.] (Zool.)
A New Zealand parrot of the genus Nestor, especially the
brown parrot (Nestor meridionalis).
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Note: The mountain kaka, or kea (Nestor notabilis), is
remarkable for having recently acquired carnivorous
habits. It attacks and kills lambs and pigs, sometimes
doing great damage.
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Night kaka. (Zool.) The kakapo.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Kakapo \Ka`ka*po"\, n. (Zool.)
A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native
of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is
active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and
general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a
short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and
night kaka.
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