The three species of Kakariki or New Zealand parakeets are the most common species of parakeet in the genus Cyanoramphus, family Psittacidae. The birds’ Maori name, which is the most commonly used, means small parrot The three species on mainland New Zealand are the Yellow-crowned Parakeet Cyanoramphus auriceps, the Red-crowned Parakeet or Red-fronted Parakeet, Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae, and the critically endangered Malherbe’s Parakeet or Orange-fronted Parakeet. The Kakariki are members of the parrot family which are mainly tropical birds notable for their colorful plumage.
The genus can be divided into below groups :
- Yellow-crowned Parakeet - Cyanoramphus auriceps
- Malherbe's Parakeet or Orange-fronted Parakeet - Cyanoramphus malherbi
- Red-crowned Parakeet - Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae
- Chatham Parakeet - Cyanoramphus forbesi
- Antipodes Parakeet - Cyanoramphus unicolor
- Subantarctic Red-crowned Parakeet - Cyanoramphus erythrotis
- New Caledonian Parakeet - Cyanoramphus saisseti
- Norfolk Parakeet - Cyanoramphus cooki
Description:
The Kakariki are basically bright green in color but as with most green colored birds, some very beautiful color varieties are produced. The red-crowned Kakariki is distinguished by a bright crimson forehead, crown and a streak through the eye with violet-blue on the wings while the yellow-crowned has a golden yellow crown. Sometimes specimens have been found where the green gives way to a bright canary yellow while the bright red and violet remain. There have been other specimens taken which are bright red or predominately blue.
Food diet:
A balanced diet consists of a variety of nutritional items. Common seeds will be supplemented with elements such as germinated seeds, ( millet, canary seed, sunflower, niger, hemp, linseed, and safflower are all enjoyed as well as peanuts, sweetcorn, and pinenuts ) nuts or other fruits such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes, oranges, bananas, mangoes, watermelons, papaya and even guava, Fresh Corn such as strawberries and mulberries. Vegetable foods such as Beans, Beetroot broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, pumpkins or cauliflower and cabbage, and Holy basil, Neem, Moringa oleifera, Brahmi, Coleus aromaticus, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli. can be included in the diet. Carrots, mangoes and sweet potatoes should be included in the diet to prevent vitamin A deficiencies. ( Do not give the parrot avocado, chocolate, onion or dairy products ) In a limited way, protein can be added to the diet of boiled beans, cashews, hard boiled egg, any flowers of fruit trees, rose, sunflower. Whenever the parrot can be fed with.
There are pros and cons about parrot feeding with one kind of diet (special fruits) and feeding only birds with seeds. Special beans provide a good nutritional base and vitamin supplements are not needed, but it does not contain phytonutrients (antioxidant pigments) found in vegetables, fruits, cereals, and seeds. Phytonutrients are thought to increase immunity, help the body heal itself and prevent other diseases. Parrots can get bored with one kind of food because of the lack of variation. Grain-based feed needs calcium supplements and vitamins. It is recommended to monitor the parrot diet to limit too much fat. Many parrots are susceptible to obesity, and low-fat foods have to be accompanied by movement.
The main source of your parrot feed needs to provide all the nutritional elements it needs. protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. No special diet or seed of any kind can satisfy these needs alone. Some unhealthy food is occasionally very well received by the parrot,
Shelter ( Cage )
Kakariki they are relatively small parrots, Kakariki requires a lot of exercise and space flight. As a general rule, Kakarikis are tolerant of other birds in a mixed setup providing there is plenty of space. These are quite solid birds, so a minimum recommended flight is around
L-3 x H-2 x W-2meter ( Cage ) for them to be able to exercise adequately. In a cage environment, they will need time outside the cage in a safe area to exercise.
Breeding:
Kakarikis are sexually mature at around five months old but is best to wait until around a year of age before breeding. They will happily produce two clutches per year, but attempts at more than this should be discouraged for health reasons. Males can be territorial when first pairing off, but this urge settles as they become more confident and mature. The female will start to chew things which is a sign of being ready to breed.
The female lays her first eggs around two weeks after mating and clutches can be 6-14 eggs. Eggs are laid every other day. They are incubated for around 21 days and if being ringed, this needs to be done around 9 days of age. At three weeks of age, the chicks have feathers coming through. By this time, the male will be doing the most of the feeding while the female may be preparing her next nest. The chicks fledge from the nest at around five weeks old. They are usually weaned at around 45 days and will be on a fully adult diet by 55 days of age.
Conclusion:
Kakarikis are small parrots with big personalities, who enjoy interacting with their environment and can be endlessly entertaining. They can learn to be tame and have close interaction with humans or learn to overcome the worst of their natural fear of us.
The three species of Kakariki or New Zealand parakeets are the most common species of parakeet in the genus Cyanoramphus, family Psittacidae. The birds’ Maori name, which is the most commonly used, means small parrot The three species on mainland New Zealand are the Yellow-crowned Parakeet Cyanoramphus auriceps, the Red-crowned Parakeet or Red-fronted Parakeet, Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae, and the critically endangered Malherbe’s Parakeet or Orange-fronted Parakeet. The Kakariki are members of the parrot family which are mainly tropical birds notable for their colorful plumage.
A balanced diet consists of a variety of nutritional items. Common seeds will be supplemented with elements such as germinated seeds, ( millet, canary seed, sunflower, niger, hemp, linseed, and safflower are all enjoyed as well as peanuts, sweetcorn, and pinenuts ) nuts or other fruits such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes, oranges, bananas, mangoes, watermelons, papaya and even guava, Fresh Corn such as strawberries and mulberries. Vegetable foods such as Beans, Beetroot broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, pumpkins or cauliflower and cabbage, and Holy basil, Neem, Moringa oleifera, Brahmi, Coleus aromaticus, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli. can be included in the diet. Carrots, mangoes and sweet potatoes should be included in the diet to prevent vitamin A deficiencies. ( Do not give the parrot avocado, chocolate, onion or dairy products ) In a limited way, protein can be added to the diet of boiled beans, cashews, hard boiled egg, any flowers of fruit trees, rose, sunflower. Whenever the parrot can be fed with.
Kakariki they are relatively small parrots, Kakariki requires a lot of exercise and space flight. As a general rule, Kakarikis are tolerant of other birds in a mixed setup providing there is plenty of space. These are quite solid birds, so a minimum recommended flight is around 
Kakarikis are sexually mature at around five months old but is best to wait until around a year of age before breeding. They will happily produce two clutches per year, but attempts at more than this should be discouraged for health reasons. Males can be territorial when first pairing off, but this urge settles as they become more confident and mature. The female will start to chew things which is a sign of being ready to breed.
Conclusion:
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