Antipodes Green Parakeet
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  • Scientific Name:  Cyanoramphus unicolor
  • Common Name/s:  ANTIPODES GREEN PARAKEET,  ANTIPODES PARAKEET.
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin:  No
  • Origin / Distribution:  Antipodes Islands, about 800 kilometres south east of New Zealand.
  • Habitat In Wild:  Uninhabited treeless island that has dense grasses.  They like to frequent the cliff shoreline.  The main Antipodes Island has an area of less than 40 square kilometres.
  • Status In Wild:  Secure because of the islands remoteness.
  • Status In (Australian) Captivity:  Rare
  • Age To Sexual Maturity:  About 12 months
  • Adult plumage: attained at about ? months  
  • Best breeding years (estimate):  3rd year onwards.
  • Lifespan (estimate):  approx. ? years
  • Sexing:  Monomorphic / Dimorphic
  • Mutations:  No
  • Availability:  ?
  • Temperament:  ?
  • Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $Lots
  • Description Of Adults:  Uniformly green bird without any markings.  Related to the Kakariki parakeet.
  1. Length: Approx.  300 mm (or approx. 12 inches)
  2. Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
  3. Weight: Approx. ? gms (or approx. ? ozs)

Aviary Notes:

Level Of Knowledge Required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Specialist Breeders Only.

Government Regulations & By-Laws:  Refer to " Government Laws " web page.

Housing Requirements:  Refer to " Housing Birds " web page for general details on the housing of Non Australian Parrots or read on for specific details for this parrot.

Requires an aviary.

Must not be housed with the Kakariki species due to the possibility of hybridization.

Leafy branches can be placed in the aviary for the birds to chew up. This will entertain the birds, help minimize boredom and give the birds some beak exercise. Natural branches can be used for perches. These natural perches will be chewed by the birds and may need to be replaced regularly. The birds will chew any flowers and fruiting bodies on the branches.

Diet / Feeding: Refer to " Feeding Birds " web page for general details on the feeding of Non Australian Parrots or read on for specific details for this parrot.

Natural diet includes the leaves of Poa grasses or meadow grass, seeding grasses, berries and may eat pieces of dead birds and penguins.  The eating of animal pieces may provide a valuable source of protein.

Aviary diet is similar to that of the Kakariki Parrots and includes Canary seed, Sunflower seed, Rape seed, linseed, some fruits such as apples, and some berries.  Green leafy vegetables and "greens" such as dandelions and other flowering grasses.

Nesting:  A basic overview only.  Dimensions are typical / average and can vary widely, influenced by the owner's preferences and the birds preferences.  Parent bird's preferences can also be influenced by the size and type of nest-box / log in which the bird was hatched and reared.  If space allows, offering a choice of sizes and types of logs or nest-boxes, and placed in various locations within the aviary, can allow the parent birds to make their own choice.  Once a pair has chosen a specific nest-box/log and been successful in it, offer that one to them each breeding season.  Try and keep that one for their exclusive use.  Once a pair has chosen its log or nest-box, the other ones can generally be removed.  If the "spare" boxes are to be removed and moved to another flight, ensure the log / nest-box is cleaned to ensure the receptacle has the minimal contamination of mites, parasites and pathogens.

  • Nesting months: In the wild the breeding season is finished by about February.  Probable breeding season, spring to late summer.
  • Log / Nest-box:  Probably same or similar to the Kakariki.
    • Length / depth 350 mm (or approx. 14 inches)
    • Log internal diameter approx. 200 mm. (or approx. 8 inches)
    • Nest-box internal dimensions approx. 200 mm square (or approx. 8 inches square)
    • Diameter of entrance hole approx. 65 - 70 mm (or approx. 2.5 - 3 inches)
    • Inspection hole (square or round) 100 mm (or approx 4 inches)
    • A removable top / lid can be a useful access point for inspections and for cleaning.
    • Location and height of log / nest-box = in a sheltered part of the aviary and at about 1.5 - 1.8 metres height, but not too close to the roof to cause heat problems in the hotter months.  The Kakariki is from a cool climate and the nest-box or log should have an easily removable lid/top that can be removed during the warm weather.  Some keepers drill ventilation holes in the upper part of the nest/log to improve air flow and reduce temperature build up.
    • Angle of log or nest box = 45 degrees through to vertical or near vertical.
  • Nesting log / nest-box material: Decomposed non-toxic saw dust, wood shavings or other suitable material/s.
  • Who incubates the egg/s: Hen / cock / both share.

Timber nest-boxes generally require a climbing structure attached inside the box below the entrance hole. Both logs and nests need an entrance hole/opening about 100 mm (about 4 inches) from the top. Many species of parrots like the entrance hole to be just big enough to squeeze through.

More details on parrot nestboxes/logs and a selection of parrot nestbox/log photos can be found on the "nests", "parrot nests" and "parrot nestbox photos" web pages.  Click on "Up" then "Nests" then "parrot nests" and "parrot nestbox photos" in the navigation bars.

Breeding: Egg Colour White.  Clutch/s per year ?  Eggs per nest ?.  Incubation approx. 26 days.  Fledge approx. ? weeks.  Independent approx. another ? weeks.

In the wild these birds build a nest in a hollow on the ground.

Breeding results have been achieved in New Zealand buy few have been recorded in other countries.

Artificial incubation and hand rearing or fostering will not be covered on this web site.  It is too complex and diverse in nature to be attempted here.

Health Issues:  Refer to "Avian Health Issues" web page for information and references.

  • Worming and parasite control and Quarantine requirements of new bird/s or sick bird/s are considered to require veterinary advice and therefore not covered on this web site.  Refer "Avian Health Issues" web page option.
  • Avian medicine is advancing at a rapid pace.  Keep updating your knowledge and skills.

General References:  Refer to references listed on "Book References" web page.

Specific References:

  • Australian Aviculture

  • A/A Vol 18 No 1 Jan 1964 Page 4-7.
  • Australian Birdkeeper

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