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Mascarene Parrot

Mascarinus mascarinus

Mascarene Parrot (Mascarinus mascarinus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Mascarene Parrot (Mascarinus mascarinus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

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 Mascarinus
  5. Species mascarinus

Where it lives

Réunion (western Mascarenes)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Mascarene Parrot (Mascarinus mascarinus) is a species of bird in the family Old world parrots (Psittaculidae), part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its breeding range covers IO Réunion (w Mascarenes).

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Mascarene Parrot — one of the world’s many fascinating parrots & cockatoos. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Extinct

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