New Zealand parakeet pair bolster endangered species population

Key facts

• Approximately 450 orange-fronted parakeets remain globally.
• Nacho and Trixie are a breeding pair of orange-fronted parakeets.
• The pair are contributing to efforts to increase the parakeet population.

The orange-fronted parakeet is a critically endangered species. Conservation efforts often rely on successful breeding programs to bolster dwindling populations. The success of individual pairs like Nacho and Trixie can be crucial for the survival of the species.