For this reason, sanctuary staff are calling for the children of Otago to come up with a name for the chick.
The young kaka, whose sex is unknown, is the first offspring of captive-bred birds released into the wild.
After being fed by its parents for several months, the chick now lives in the treetops of the 100-year-old forest and fends for itself.
"This is the ultimate outcome for staff and supporters of the ecosanctuary and they are now looking for a name that best suits the first-born," ecosanctuary marketing manager Pip Dalgliesh said.
Sanctuary guide Sue Hensley had been keeping an eye on the chick and recently saw the bird and its father.
"It's flying pretty well, but landing on more difficult perches is another story.
"It follows dad pretty closely, but can't always land where he does."
Six young adult kaka, released into the ecosanctuary in November, spend most of their time inside but also explore the outside world within a 5km radius of the pest-proof fence.
The kaka chick naming competition is aimed at children between 5 and 12.
The prize is a family pass for a guided preview tour of the sanctuary.
