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Extinct

Lord Howe Parakeet

Cyanoramphus subflavescens

Lord Howe Parakeet (Cyanoramphus subflavescens) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.

The Lord Howe Parakeet (Cyanoramphus subflavescens) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. 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 Cyanoramphus
  5. Species subflavescens

Where it lives

Lord Howe I. (east of Australia)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Lord Howe Parakeet (Cyanoramphus subflavescens) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Lord Howe I. (e of Australia).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Lord Howe Parakeet live?

The Lord Howe Parakeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Lord Howe I. (e of Australia).

What family does the Lord Howe Parakeet belong to?

The Lord Howe Parakeet (Cyanoramphus subflavescens) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

Is the Lord Howe Parakeet endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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