Raiatea Parakeet vs Alexandrine Parakeet

Cyanoramphus ulietanus compared with Palaeornis eupatria

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Raiatea Parakeet Alexandrine Parakeet
Scientific Name Cyanoramphus ulietanus Palaeornis eupatria
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Extinct Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in)
Weight 228.0 g (8.04 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Raiatea Parakeet only

Alexandrine Parakeet only

Conservation Status

Extinct

Raiatea Parakeet

Near Threatened

Alexandrine Parakeet

About These Birds

Alexandrine Parakeet

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, near-threatened parakeet weighing about 228 g with a wingspan of 42 cm. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is recognised by its large red bill, green plumage, and distinctive red shoulder patch, and is one of the largest ring-necked parakeet relatives.

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