Malherbe's Parakeet
Malherbe's Parakeet
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Malherbe's Parakeet, also known as the Orange-fronted Parakeet, is a critically endangered species endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is characterized by its green plumage with an orange-yellow band on its forehead.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to small, isolated populations in native beech forests of the South Island, New Zealand.
How to spot
If observed, look for its green plumage and the orange-yellow band on its forehead. Differentiating it from Yellow-fronted Parakeets requires careful observation. Listening for its soft 'chirruping' calls might be the only sign.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen feeding in the canopy or on the ground. Observation is extremely rare due to its low numbers. Efforts are focused on conservation.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to small, isolated populations in native beech forests of the South Island, New Zealand.
How to spot
If observed, look for its green plumage and the orange-yellow band on its forehead. Differentiating it from Yellow-fronted Parakeets requires careful observation. Listening for its soft 'chirruping' calls might be the only sign.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen feeding in the canopy or on the ground. Observation is extremely rare due to its low numbers. Efforts are focused on conservation.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This parakeet is a 'bottleneck' species, meaning its population declined to extremely low numbers, and all surviving individuals are descendants of a very small founder population, raising genetic concerns.
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