Red-crowned Parakeet
Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae
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 novaezelandiae (Red-crowned Parakeet)
About the Red-crowned Parakeet
The red-crowned parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae), also known as red-fronted parakeet and by its Māori name of kākāriki, is a small parrot from New Zealand. It is characterised by its bright green plumage and the red pattern on its head. This versatile bird can feed on a variety food items and can be found in many habitat types. It used to be classified as near threatened as invasive predators had pushed it out of its historical range but it is now at least concern. This species used to occupy the entire island, but is now confined to only a few areas on the mainland and some offshore islands.
The red-crowned parakeet is a member of the order Psittaciformes, also known as the parrots. It is part of the genus Cyanoramphus, which currently includes 12 species of parakeets. C. novaezelandiae was once lumped with several other parrots from New Zealand's outlying islands, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island, but these have now been afforded full species status.
Four subspecies are recognised: C. n. cyanurus Salvadori, 1891 – Kermadec Islands (northeast of North Island, New Zealand) C. n. novaezelandiae (Sparrman, 1787) – North, Stewart and satellites, Chatham... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-crowned Parakeet in Fiordland 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 | Fiordland National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 3 | Tongariro National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-crowned Parakeet in Fiordland National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-crowned Parakeet sighting in Fiordland National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-crowned Parakeet in Fiordland National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Red-crowned Parakeet in Fiordland National Park in our monthly data.