StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height27 cm
Weight75 g
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"Red-crowned parakeets are excellent mimics and can sometimes learn to copy various sounds."
Field Guide
Red-crowned Parakeet
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The Red-crowned parakeet, or Kākāriki, is a charming native New Zealand parrot. About the size of a budgie, this vibrant green bird with its distinctive red crown is a delight in New Zealand’s forests. Once widespread across the country, it's now mainly found on offshore islands, making each sighting a special treat for birdwatchers.
Distribution Map
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