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Broad-billed Parrot
Lophopsittacus mauritianus
Broad-billed Parrot (Lophopsittacus mauritianus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Broad-billed Parrot (Lophopsittacus mauritianus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Lophopsittacus
- Species mauritianus
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Broad-billed Parrot (Lophopsittacus mauritianus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Broad-billed Parrot live?
The Broad-billed Parrot is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).
What family does the Broad-billed Parrot belong to?
The Broad-billed Parrot (Lophopsittacus mauritianus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
Is the Broad-billed Parrot endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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A field guide to the Psittaculidae family — 202 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.