About the Yellow-crowned Parakeet
The yellow-crowned parakeet 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Cyanoramphus auriceps |
| Species Codes | yefpar3, YCPA, YFPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crowned Parakeet belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-crowned Parakeet?
The Yellow-crowned Parakeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-crowned Parakeet?
The yellow-crowned parakeet 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 Isla...
Where can I report a Yellow-crowned Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crowned Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yefpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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