StatusEndemic
RarityVery Rare
Height21 cm
Weight41 g
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"Orange-fronted parakeets are talented acrobats, often seen hanging upside down to reach their favourite foods."
Field Guide
Orange-fronted Parakeet
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The orange-fronted parakeet, or kākāriki karaka, is a small, vibrant native parrot found only in New Zealand. About the size of a budgie, this rare bird is a treasure of New Zealand forests. Its bright green plumage and distinctive orange band above the eyes make it a striking sight for lucky birdwatchers in the South Island beech forests.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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