Chatham Islands Parakeet

Chatham Islands Parakeet

Cyanoramphus forbesi

Vulnerable
Wingspan
24.0 cm
Weight
80.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes

The Chatham Islands Parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24 cm and a weight of 80 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 24.0 cm 9.4 in
Weight 80.0 g 2.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Cyanoramphus
Species Cyanoramphus forbesi

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Chinese 查島鸚鵡
French Perruche des Chatham
Japanese チャタムアオハシインコ
Portuguese periquito-de-peito-amarelo-da-ilha-chatham

Distribution

Chatham Islands Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chatham Islands Parakeet endangered?
The Chatham Islands Parakeet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Chatham Islands Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Chatham Islands Parakeet?
The Chatham Islands Parakeet has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 80.0 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Parakeet belong to?
The Chatham Islands Parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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