About the Chatham Islands Parakeet
The Chatham Islands parakeet, also known as Forbes' parakeet, is a rare parakeet endemic to the Chatham Islands group, New Zealand. This parakeet is one of New Zealand's rarest birds and is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as a result of a range of threats to the species survival, including habitat loss, predation, and hybridization. A number of conservation methods have been employed to assist the recovery of this species, and currently the population trend is considered stable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Cyanoramphus forbesi |
| Species Codes | chipar1, CIPA, FOPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Parakeet belong to?
The Chatham Islands Parakeet (Cyanoramphus forbesi) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chatham Islands Parakeet?
The Chatham Islands Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Parakeet?
The Chatham Islands parakeet, also known as Forbes' parakeet, is a rare parakeet endemic to the Chatham Islands group, New Zealand. This parakeet is one of New Zealand's rarest birds and is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as a result of a range of threats to the species survival, incl...
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chipar1, or on iNaturalist.
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