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Mascarene Grey Parakeet
Psittacula bensoni
Mascarene Grey Parakeet (Psittacula bensoni) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Mascarene Grey Parakeet (Psittacula bensoni) 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 Psittacula
- Species bensoni
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Mascarene Grey Parakeet (Psittacula bensoni) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Réunion and Mauritius (w, c Mascarenes).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Mascarene Grey Parakeet live?
The Mascarene Grey Parakeet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Réunion and Mauritius (w, c Mascarenes).
What family does the Mascarene Grey Parakeet belong to?
The Mascarene Grey Parakeet (Psittacula bensoni) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
Is the Mascarene Grey Parakeet endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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