Black-fronted Parakeet vs Bourke's Parrot
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Neopsephotus bourkii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Bourke's Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | Neopsephotus bourkii |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | — | 44.5 g (1.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
Least Concern
Bourke's 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.