Antipodes Parakeet
Cyanoramphus unicolor
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About
The Antipodes Parakeet is a large, all-green parakeet endemic to New Zealand's Antipodes Islands, weighing about 148 grams with a wingspan near 28 cm. It is one of the southernmost parakeets in the world, surviving in a harsh subantarctic environment. This vulnerable species is known for its omnivorous diet, including burrowing petrel chicks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm | 11.2 in |
| Weight | 148.0 g | 5.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Cyanoramphus |
| Species | Cyanoramphus unicolor |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 安蒂波德斯长尾小鹦鹉 |
| French | Perruche des Antipodes |
| German | Einfarblaufsittich |
| Japanese | ムジアオハシインコ |
| Russian | Антиподский прыгающий попугай |
Distribution
Antipodes Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family