PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae

Cyanoramphus cookii  

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)
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© Kay Parkin 2013
Norfolk Island, NSW (Dec, 2013)

The numbers of this beautiful parrot are declining on Norfolk Island and they are at risk of extinction due to cats, rats and competition from the aggressive Crimson Rosella who steal their hollows.

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet

Tasman Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii)

Tasman Parakeet