Chatham Parakeet
Cyanoramphus forbesi
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The Chatham Islands parakeet, also known as Forbes' parakeet, is a rare parakeet endemic to the Chatham Islands group, New Zealand. This parakeet is one of New Zealand's rarest birds and is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as a result of a range of threats to the species survival, including habitat loss, predation, and hybridization. A number of conservation methods have been employed to assist the recovery of this species, and currently the population trend is considered stable.
Fun Fact
This parakeet is one of New Zealand's rarest birds and is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as a result of a range of threats to the species survival, including habitat loss, predation, and hybridization.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in dense forest and scrub, and utilizes tree hollows and rock crevices to nest.
Diet
Diet of Forbes' parakeets consists of invertebrates, flowers, seeds, leaves, fruit, shoots and bark.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change