Malherbe's Parakeet vs Black-fronted Parakeet
Cyanoramphus malherbi compared with Cyanoramphus zealandicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malherbe's Parakeet | Black-fronted Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus malherbi | Cyanoramphus zealandicus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 46.0 g (1.62 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Malherbe's Parakeet
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.