About the Antipodes Parakeet
The Antipodes parakeet or Antipodes Island parakeet is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the Antipodes Islands of New Zealand. It is one of two parrot species found on the islands, and one of only five ground-dwelling parrots in the world. They are long-living birds that may live up to 10 years of age, but the introduction of mice that compete with them for food was a threat to their survival on the Antipodes Islands until the mice were successfully eradicated from the Islands in 2016. Unusually for parrots, they sometimes prey upon other birds, a trait shared by another New Zealand parrot, the kea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Cyanoramphus unicolor |
| Species Codes | antpar1, ANPA, AIPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Antipodes Parakeet belong to?
The Antipodes Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Antipodes Parakeet?
The Antipodes Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Antipodes Parakeet?
The Antipodes parakeet or Antipodes Island parakeet is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the Antipodes Islands of New Zealand. It is one of two parrot species found on the islands, and one of only five ground-dwelling parrots in the world. They are long-living birds that may li...
Where can I report a Antipodes Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Antipodes Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code antpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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