Yellow-fronted Parakeet
Cyanoramphus auriceps
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
21.0 cm
Weight
44.875 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 44.875 g | 1.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
5-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Cyanoramphus |
| Species | Cyanoramphus auriceps |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء أصفر التاج |
| German | Springsittich |
| Japanese | キガシラアオハシインコ |
| Portuguese | kakariki-fronte-amarela |
| Russian | желтолобый прыгающий попугай |
Distribution
Yellow-fronted Parakeet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-fronted Parakeet endangered?
The Yellow-fronted Parakeet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Yellow-fronted Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Yellow-fronted Parakeet?
The Yellow-fronted Parakeet has a wingspan of 21.0 cm, weight of 44.875 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-fronted Parakeet belong to?
The Yellow-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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