Black-fronted Parakeet vs Sulu Racquet-tail
Cyanoramphus zealandicus compared with Prioniturus verticalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-fronted Parakeet | Sulu Racquet-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanoramphus zealandicus | Prioniturus verticalis |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 33.3 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | — | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Black-fronted Parakeet
Critically Endangered
Sulu Racquet-tail
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.