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Ouvea Parakeet
Eunymphicus uvaeensis (Layard, EL & Layard, ELC, 1882)
130 gWeight
The Ouvea parakeet (Eunymphicus uvaeensis) or Uvea parakeet, is a species of parrot in the genus Eunymphicus, in the family Psittaculidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Ouvea parakeet (Eunymphicus uvaeensis) or Uvea parakeet, is a species of parrot in the genus Eunymphicus, in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the island of Uvea, including Faiava Island in the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia. The species was once considered conspecific with the horned parakeet of Grande Terre, but they have now been split into two species.
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Questions
How big is the Ouvea Parakeet?
The Ouvea Parakeet weighs around 130 g.
Where does the Ouvea Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Ouvea (western Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia).
Is the Ouvea Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Ouvea Parakeet as Vulnerable.
What does the Ouvea Parakeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Ouvea Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 130 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 157 mm
- Tail
- 152 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Ouvea (western Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Eunymphicus
Other birds in the genus Eunymphicus
Horned ParakeetEunymphicus cornutus
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
Greater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasa
Seychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyi
Comoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilans
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
Yellow-capped Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta keiensis
Geelvink Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta geelvinkiana
Buff-faced Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta pusio
Meek's Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta meeki
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