Black-fronted Parakeet vs Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Loriculus galgulus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | Loriculus galgulus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | — | 28.5 g (1.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-fronted Parakeet only
None
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot only
Conservation Status
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
Least Concern
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
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.