The red-crowned parakeet, known as "kākāriki" in Māori, derives its name from the bright green coloration of its plumage, with "kākā" referring to the color green. The term "riki" translates to "small," thus the name essentially means "small green." The Māori people have long associated the bird with their culture, often observing its vibrant colors and distinct calls in their natural habitat.
Red-crowned Parakeet was created in 1787.
Kermadec Red-crowned Parakeet was created in 1891.
Lord Howe Red-crowned Parakeet was created in 1891.
Yes, the kakariki or red-crowned parakeet is a bird native to Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a different species to the South African red-crowned parakeet.
About 20-25 cm.
whero
Grus japonensis
The Maori word for the colour red is 'whero'.
Mars = Matawhero (literally "Red Mars")
it is a grass parakeet but still in the parrot family
The Maori word for white is "ma" or "mā" in the context of color.
This is normal, it just means that you have a LUTINO parakeet or an ALBINO parakeet. All LUTINO and ALBINO parakeets have red eyes, because they have have a large absence of melanin pigment, which is completely normal. Also, if your parakeet is white it is an ALBINO parakeet, but if you parakeet is mainly yellow it would be a LUTINO parakeet!