Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The yellow-crowned parakeet faces threats from introduced predators like stoats and rats, as well as habitat loss. Conservation efforts include predator control programs and captive breeding initiatives which have shown some success in boosting numbers on certain islands. Responsible tourism helps fund these vital conservation projects and raises awareness about the importance of protecting this unique New Zealand bird.
The yellow-crowned parakeet also known as the yellow-fronted parakeet is a species of parakeet endemic to the islands of New Zealand. The species is found across the main three islands of New Zealand, North Island, South Island and Stewart Island/Rakiura, as well as on the subantarctic Auckland Islands. It has declined due to predation from introduced species such as stoats, although unlike the red-crowned parakeet, it has not been extirpated from the mainland of New Zealand. Its Māori name is kākāriki.
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Top parks for Yellow-crowned Parakeet. Sightings recorded in 14 safari areas total.
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