Red-crowned Parakeet
Red-crowned Parakeet (<em>Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Red-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cyanoramphus; binomial: Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae; authority: (Sparrman, 1787).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae (Red-fronted Parakeet) to Red-crowned Parakeet to conform to prevailing use in New Zealand.
