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This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male

Despite lacking half a beak, Bruce is the boss of his circus of kea

A closeup of a kea parrot named Bruce shows is olive green feathers and a distinctive profile: He lacks most of the top part of his beak.

Bruce, the kea with a missing upper beak, is top bird in his aviary at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in New Zealand.

Ximena Nelson

By RJ Mackenzie

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