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Extinct

Carolina Parakeet

Conuropsis carolinensis

Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of North America.

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The Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in North America. 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 Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
  4. Genus Conuropsis
  5. Species carolinensis

Where it lives

East-central, southeastern USA

Quick facts

Family
Psittacidae

Biology & behaviour

The Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) belongs to the Psittacidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA ec, se USA.

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Carolina Parakeet live?

The Carolina Parakeet is found across North America with a range covering NA ec, se USA.

What family does the Carolina Parakeet belong to?

The Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

Is the Carolina Parakeet endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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