Red Crowned Parakeet

Kakariki

Cyanoramphus novaezeelandiae

Red Crowned Parakeet are numerous on Ulva, and are seen in pre-breeding flocks of often up to a dozen or 15 birds in early summer, then pairing off for breeding, which coincides with the late summer fruiting of Coprosma sp in particular. Their giggling calls are heard often. Perhaps our most nervous bird on Ulva, they will often be startled , erupting into flight from a tree or the ground when we are walking the paths. But equally, if spotted early can be approached if done quietly and without sudden movements.

Size ..  280 mm