Malherbe's Parakeet
Cyanoramphus malherbi
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
19.8 cm
Weight
46.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Malherbe's Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 46 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Weight | 46.0 g | 1.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Cyanoramphus |
| Species | Cyanoramphus malherbi |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باركيت برتقالي الجبهة |
| Chinese | 橙額鸚鵡 |
| French | Perruche de Malherbe |
| German | Malherbesittich |
| Japanese | マレルブアオハシインコ |
| Portuguese | kakariki-fronte-laranja |
| Russian | Новозеландский горный прыгающий попугай |
Distribution
Malherbe's Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Malherbe's Parakeet endangered?
The Malherbe's Parakeet has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Malherbe's Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Malherbe's Parakeet?
The Malherbe's Parakeet has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 46.0 g.
What order and family does the Malherbe's Parakeet belong to?
The Malherbe's Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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