New Caledonian Parakeet (Cyanoramphus saisseti)

Other Scientific Names
Cyanoramphus saisetti [Boon et al. 2001]

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
26 - 28 cm

First Described (Guide)
Verreaux & Des Murs, 1860

Habitat
Dense subtropical and tropical lowland and montane moist forest. Also subtropical and tropical moist shrubland and dry savanna.

Range (Guide)

New Caledonia (B) (NB).

New Caledonia.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status NR
Loss of habitat due to nickel mining is the main threat. It may also be susceptible to predation by introduced mammalian predators because it nests in hole.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A sharp repetitive 'kek-kek-kek-kek-kek', uttered in flight or when alarmed. Constant musical chatter when feeding.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

New Caledonian Parakeet (Cyanoramphus saisseti) [XC40162]
by id from Les Grandes Fongeres, Farino, New Caledonia, France (call)

New Caledonian Parakeet (Cyanoramphus saisseti) [XC40161]
by Patrik \u00c5berg from Les Grandes Fongeres, Farino, New Caledonia, France (call)

Subspecies
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Red-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae).

No subspecies.

References
See References.

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