Black-fronted Parakeet vs Moluccan Eclectus
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Eclectus roratus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Moluccan Eclectus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | Eclectus roratus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 45.6 cm (18.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 485.0 g (17.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-fronted Parakeet only
None
Moluccan Eclectus only
Conservation Status
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
Least Concern
Moluccan Eclectus
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.