Horned Parakeet
A species of Horned Parakeets Scientific name : Eunymphicus cornutus Genus : Horned Parakeets
Horned Parakeet, A species of Horned Parakeets
Botanical name: Eunymphicus cornutus
Genus: Horned Parakeets
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Description
Adult birds usually measure approximately 32 cm (or about 14 inches) in length, including the tail. Like many parrots, the horned parakeet is primarily green in color. This parrot has a yellowish nape with a black and red face and bluish wings and tail. Its most striking feature is a two-feather black crest, with the crest feathers tipped in red. 
Size
32 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Horned Parakeet's diet consists of berries, seeds of trees like Agathis lanceolata, and shrubs such as Lantana camara. They forage in pairs or small flocks in the canopy and occasionally in larger groups in savannas.
Habitat
Horned Parakeet predominantly resides in dense forest habitats, where tall trees such as Agathis and Araucaria species are prevalent. Favoring humid valleys with limestone soils, this bird is also accustomed to inhabiting savannas, scrubland within maquis, and high mountain areas, steering clear of coconut plantations and coastal regions.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
The horned parakeet is listed by the IUCN as Vulnerable, due to their restricted range and small, declining population size. These parrots are listed as CITES I as of year 2000, meaning all international commerce regarding the species is prohibited. In 2014, the European Union listed the species as Annex A, which means all intra-EU trade is prohibited. The parrots are also fully protected under New Caledonian law.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Horned Parakeets Species
Horned Parakeet 
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