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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
25/05/2024 03:37:20 AM
Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
NR
New Caledonian Parakeet*
Id (Atlas):
Cyanoramphus saisseti
Description (10 )
New Caledonian Parakeet
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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.
New Caledonia (B) (NB).
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
Listen to XC40162
New Caledonian Parakeet (Cyanoramphus saisseti ) [XC40162 ]
by id from Les Grandes Fongeres, Farino, New Caledonia, France (call)
Listen to XC40161
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 .
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the New Caledonian Parakeet see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
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