About the Reischek's Parakeet
Reischek's parakeet is a small green parrot confined to 21 km2 (8.1 mi2) Antipodes Island, one of New Zealand’s subantarctic islands, which it shares with a congener, the larger Antipodes parakeet.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Cyanoramphus hochstetteri |
| Species Codes | reipar1, REPA, MAPA, RFPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reischek's Parakeet belong to?
The Reischek's Parakeet (Cyanoramphus hochstetteri) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Reischek's Parakeet?
Reischek's parakeet is a small green parrot confined to 21 km2 (8.1 mi2) Antipodes Island, one of New Zealand’s subantarctic islands, which it shares with a congener, the larger Antipodes parakeet....
Where can I report a Reischek's Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Reischek's Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reipar1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
201
Species in Family
20
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