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Red-crowned kakariki
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Lutino / yellow

A variant of Red-crowned kakariki (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)

Lutino / yellow

Representative Red-crowned kakarikiphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A mutation removing melanin to leave a clear bright-yellow bird that retains the red crown, with red eyes. Sometimes sold simply as 'yellow' kakariki.

Keeper tips for this variant

Like other red-eyed inos, keep them out of harsh direct sun; otherwise they are as robust and active as the normal — provide the same floor foraging space.

This page covers the Lutino / yellow variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Red-crowned kakariki

Other Kakarikis variants

Normal red-crowned (wild-type)Yellow-frontedCinnamonPied