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.
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 Mascarinus
- Species mascarinus
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
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).
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Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Psittaculidae
A field guide to the Psittaculidae family — 202 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.