Buyer question
How big does a Kakariki parrot get?
Our Animal Library lists the Kakariki parrot at about 10–11 in (adult size).
Source: the Kakariki parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Kakariki parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
Kakarikis are small, fast parakeets from New Zealand that spend a lot of time on the ground scratching like chickens. They are curious, extremely active and fun to watch, but restless if confined.
- Housing
- Long flight cage, floor space
What to weigh
Kakarikis need room to run and fly, and are escape artists. They are not particularly cuddly and can be short-lived compared with larger parrots.