I came across a Kaka using its sharp pointy beak to get in under the bark of this tree. They do this to get at the larvae of wood-boring insects.

Found on Ulva Island, just off Stewart Island Rakiura, last week.

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@BjornIdle yes they are vicious with non native trees, which have not evolved in the presence of kākā