Black-fronted Parakeet vs Alexandrine Parakeet
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Palaeornis eupatria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Alexandrine Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | 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
Black-fronted Parakeet only
Alexandrine Parakeet only
Conservation Status
Black-fronted Parakeet
Alexandrine Parakeet
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.
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.