New Caledonian Parakeet
Cyanoramphus saisseti
Conservation Status
Data DeficientAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The New Caledonian parakeet, or New Caledonian red-crowned parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. The species was once considered to be conspecific with the red-fronted parakeet of New Zealand; it is now considered a full species, and is the sister species to all other species in the genus Cyanoramphus, which had its origins in New Caledonia.
Fun Fact
The species was once considered to be conspecific with the red-fronted parakeet of New Zealand; it is now considered a full species, and is the sister species to all other species in the genus Cyanoramphus, which had its origins in New Caledonia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia, inhabiting an area of around 2800 square kilometres across the island.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance