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Extinct

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.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Psittaciformes
  3. Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
  4. Genus Lophopsittacus
  5. Species mauritianus

Where it lives

Mauritius (central Mascarenes)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

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

Extinct

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