Antipodes Parakeet vs Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot
Cyanoramphus unicolor compared with Micropsitta pusio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodes Parakeet | Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus unicolor | Micropsitta pusio |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) | 12.3 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 148.0 g (5.22 oz) | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Antipodes Parakeet
Least Concern
Buff-faced Pygmy-parrot
About These Birds
Antipodes Parakeet
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.