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Ouvea Parakeet
Eunymphicus uvaeensis
Ouvea Parakeet (Eunymphicus uvaeensis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Ouvea Parakeet (Eunymphicus uvaeensis) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 130 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Eunymphicus
- Species uvaeensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 130 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ouvea Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ouvea Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ouvea Parakeet (Eunymphicus uvaeensis) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Ouvea (w Loyalty Is., New Caledonia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 130 g, with a wing length of about 15.7 cm and a tail of around 15.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 153 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ouvea Parakeet?
The Ouvea Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 130 g.
Where does the Ouvea Parakeet live?
The Ouvea Parakeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Ouvea (w Loyalty Is., New Caledonia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ouvea Parakeet belong to?
The Ouvea Parakeet (Eunymphicus uvaeensis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Ouvea Parakeet eat?
The Ouvea Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Ouvea Parakeet migrate?
The Ouvea Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ouvea Parakeet endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Ouvea Parakeet's range?
The Ouvea Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 153 km².
Conservation
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