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Extinct

Seychelles Parakeet

Psittacula wardi

Seychelles Parakeet (Psittacula wardi) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Seychelles Parakeet (Psittacula wardi) 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 Psittacula
  5. Species wardi

Where it lives

Silhouette, Mahe and Praslin (Inner Is., northeastern Seychelles)

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

Biology & behaviour

The Seychelles Parakeet (Psittacula wardi) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Silhouette, Mahe and Praslin (Inner Is., ne Seychelles).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Seychelles Parakeet live?

The Seychelles Parakeet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Silhouette, Mahe and Praslin (Inner Is., ne Seychelles).

What family does the Seychelles Parakeet belong to?

The Seychelles Parakeet (Psittacula wardi) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

Is the Seychelles Parakeet endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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