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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.
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 Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Conuropsis
- Species carolinensis
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
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
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