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Extinct

Paradise Parrot

Psephotellus pulcherrimus

Paradise Parrot (Psephotellus pulcherrimus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.

The Paradise Parrot (Psephotellus pulcherrimus) 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 Psephotellus
  5. Species pulcherrimus

Where it lives

Central, southern QLD and northern NSW (east-central Australia)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Paradise Parrot (Psephotellus pulcherrimus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU c, s QLD and n NSW (ec Australia).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Paradise Parrot live?

The Paradise Parrot is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU c, s QLD and n NSW (ec Australia).

What family does the Paradise Parrot belong to?

The Paradise Parrot (Psephotellus pulcherrimus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

Is the Paradise Parrot endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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