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Extinct

Rodrigues Parrot

Necropsittacus rodricanus

Rodrigues Parrot (Necropsittacus rodricanus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Rodrigues Parrot (Necropsittacus rodricanus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. 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 Necropsittacus
  5. Species rodricanus

Where it lives

Rodrigues (eastern Mascarenes)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Rodrigues Parrot (Necropsittacus rodricanus) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally 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 Rodrigues Parrot live?

The Rodrigues Parrot is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Rodrigues (e Mascarenes).

What family does the Rodrigues Parrot belong to?

The Rodrigues Parrot (Necropsittacus rodricanus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

Is the Rodrigues Parrot endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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