Black-fronted Parakeet vs Princess Parrot
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Polytelis alexandrae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Princess Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | Polytelis alexandrae |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 103.7 g (3.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-fronted Parakeet only
Princess Parrot only
Conservation Status
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
Near Threatened
Princess 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.