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Black-fronted Parakeet
Cyanoramphus zealandicus
Black-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus zealandicus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Black-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus zealandicus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Cyanoramphus
- Species zealandicus
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Black-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus zealandicus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tahiti (se Society Is., e Polynesia).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Black-fronted Parakeet live?
The Black-fronted Parakeet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tahiti (se Society Is., e Polynesia).
What family does the Black-fronted Parakeet belong to?
The Black-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus zealandicus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
Is the Black-fronted Parakeet endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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Meet the Psittaculidae
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