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Yellow-crowned Parakeet in its natural habitat
Fairly Common rarity

Yellow-crowned Parakeet

Cyanoramphus auriceps

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StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height25 cm
Weight46 g
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"Yellow-crowned parakeets are excellent flyers and can sometimes be seen soaring high above the forest canopy."

Field Guide

Yellow-crowned Parakeet

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The yellow-crowned parakeet, or Kākāriki, is a charming native New Zealand bird. About the size of a budgie, this vibrant green parrot has a distinctive golden crown. While less common than in the past, it's still the most frequently seen parakeet in New Zealand.

Distribution Map

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Diet

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Insects
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Seeds
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Flowers and Nectar
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