Program: Cyanoramphus Parakeet Conservation
The Cyanoramphus parakeets are small, predominantly green parrots that are found in New Zealand and surrounding islands in the Tasman and Coral Seas. These parakeets are highly susceptible to introduced mammalian predators and have also been affected by loss of habitat. There are eight existing species, two of which are critically endangered: the Tasman Parakeet and the Orange-fronted Parakeet. Their taxonomy is the focus of current research to identify the appropriate management and conservation actions.
Since 2013, the World Parrot Trust has contributed to Cyanoramphus parakeet conservation through the following actions:
Technical support for fieldwork on Norfolk Island
Provided guidance and resources for pilot radio‑tracking studies, nest monitoring and protection efforts, and population surveys to understand and manage the Tasman Parakeet.Genetic research through regional partnerships
Backed studies on population bottlenecks, inbreeding risks, and species clarification via its affiliate, the New Zealand Parrot Trust.Assistance with translocation planning
Contributed to evaluations of potential relocation sites to support the recovery and expansion of isolated or vulnerable parakeet populations.Co-funding of targeted fieldwork projects
Jointly supported initiatives such as the Chatham Parakeet Fieldwork project to advance on-the-ground conservation, monitoring, and species recovery.
Through collaborative efforts, these wild parakeets will have a chance at survival for the future.
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Learn about projects the World Parrot Trust is supporting for Cyanoramphus parakeets.
