About the Black-fronted Parakeet
The black-fronted parakeet or Tahiti parakeet is an extinct species of parrot endemic to the Pacific island of Tahiti. Its native name was simply 'ā'ā ("parrot") according to Latham (1790) though White (1887) gives "aa-maha".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Cyanoramphus zealandicus |
| Species Codes | blfpar2, BFPA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-fronted Parakeet belong to?
The Black-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus zealandicus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Black-fronted Parakeet?
The black-fronted parakeet or Tahiti parakeet is an extinct species of parrot endemic to the Pacific island of Tahiti. Its native name was simply 'ā'ā (\"parrot\") according to Latham (1790) though White (1887) gives \"aa-maha\"....
Where can I report a Black-fronted Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-fronted Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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