Black-fronted Parakeet vs Night Parrot
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Pezoporus occidentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Night Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | Pezoporus occidentalis |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) |
| Weight | — | 130.0 g (4.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
Critically Endangered
Night 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.