Yellow-crowned Parakeet
Cyanoramphus auriceps
Silhouette: Farelli (photo), John E. McCormack, Michael G. Harvey, Brant C. Faircloth, Nicholas G. Crawford, Travis C. Glenn, Robb T. Brumfield & T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusCyanoramphus (Kakariki)
- SpeciesCyanoramphus auriceps (Yellow-crowned Parakeet)
About the Yellow-crowned Parakeet
The yellow-crowned parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) also known as the yellow-fronted parakeet is a species of parakeet endemic to the islands of New Zealand. The species is found across the main three islands of New Zealand, North Island, South Island and Stewart Island/Rakiura, as well as on the subantarctic Auckland Islands. It has declined due to predation from introduced species such as stoats, although unlike the red-crowned parakeet, it has not been extirpated from the mainland of New Zealand. Its Māori name is kākāriki.
The yellow-crowned parakeet was once widely distributed across all of New Zealand, both the main islands and the outlying ones. However, due to both the aforementioned introduced mammals and human destruction of habitat, these parakeets have become much scarcer in the last few decades. While uncommon, they are still the most common parakeet in New Zealand.
This species was first described by Heinrich Kuhl in 1820 and originally named Psittacus auriceps. Yellow-crowned parakeets are 23 cm long and primarily bright green. They have a red band fronting their eponymous golden crown. Their wings, when spread in flight... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-crowned Parakeet in Arthur's Pass National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rakiura National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 2 | Arthur's Pass National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 3 | Fiordland National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 4 | Tongariro National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 5 | Abel Tasman National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 6 | Egmont National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 7 | Aoraki Mount Cook National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-crowned Parakeet in Arthur's Pass National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-crowned Parakeet sighting in Arthur's Pass National Park, based on 240 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-crowned Parakeet in Arthur's Pass National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-crowned Parakeet in Arthur's Pass National Park in our monthly data.