Red-crowned Parakeet
Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae
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The red-crowned parakeet or red-fronted parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) , also widely known by its Māori name of kākāriki, is a small parrot from New Zealand. It is characterised by its bright green plumage and the red pattern on its head. This versatile bird can feed on a variety food items and can be found in many habitat types. It is classified as near threatened as invasive predators have pushed it out of its historical range. This...
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