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Red-crowned kakariki
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Pied

A variant of Red-crowned kakariki (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)

Pied

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

A mutation breaking up the green with irregular patches of yellow, so each bird is uniquely marked. Among the most popular kakariki mutations in aviculture.

Keeper tips for this variant

Pied carries no health issue — just provide UV-balanced lighting and good diet so the yellow areas stay bright; markings vary bird to bird and that is normal.

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

Other Kakarikis variants

Normal red-crowned (wild-type)Yellow-frontedCinnamonLutino / yellow