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