Ouvea Parakeet
NameOuvea Parakeet
Common NameOuvea Parakeet
Scientific NameEunymphicus uvaeensis
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is bright green overall, with a yellowish wash on the underparts. The face is dark, almost black, with a prominent red patch around the eye. It has a unique black crest consisting of two forward-curving feathers. The bill is black, and the tail is long and tapered, with blueish outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering calls and screeches, often given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Ouvéa Island in the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia.
Identifying FeaturesBright green plumage, Yellowish underparts, Dark face with red eye-ring, Distinctive black crest with two forward-curving feathers, Black bill, Long, tapered tail
Description
The Ouvea Parakeet is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot endemic to Ouvéa Island. It is characterized by its distinctive black crest and dark facial markings, often found foraging in the canopy of native forests and coconut plantations.
