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"Kakariki green" most commonly refers to the bright green plumage of the KÄkÄriki, or New Zealand parakeet, a small parrot also known as the red-crowned parakeet or red-fronted parakeet. This green color is the bird's base color, though specific species like the red-crowned kakariki also have distinct red and blue markings on their head and wings, while the yellow-crowned kakariki has a yellow patch on its head. The word "kakariki" itself is MÄori for "small parrot" and can also refer to the color green due to the birds' dominant green feathers, say Wikipedia users.
Key characteristics of green kakariki:
- Plumage: Primarily bright green, but with other markings depending on the species.
- Markings: The red-crowned species has a red forehead and crown, a red stripe through the eye, and red markings under the wings. The yellow-crowned species has a yellow crown.
- Other features: They have blue flight feathers that darken towards the tip, and a red spot below the rump. Their eyes are orange, and their beak is silver with a black tip.