Red-throated Lorikeet vs Black-fronted Parakeet
Charmosyna amabilis compared with Cyanoramphus zealandicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-throated Lorikeet | Black-fronted Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charmosyna amabilis | Cyanoramphus zealandicus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 8.5 g (0.30 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Red-throated Lorikeet
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
About These Birds
Black-fronted Parakeet
The Black-fronted Parakeet was a small, extinct parrot endemic to Tahiti in French Polynesia, characterized by green plumage with a distinctive black forehead and a red crown patch. It inhabited Tahiti's forests and was last recorded in the late 19th century, driven to extinction by introduced rats, cats, and habitat destruction. No specimens exist in wild, and the species is known only from museum skins and historical accounts.