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Mauritius Grey Parrot

( Lophopsittacus bensoni )

Also known as:
Mascarene Grey Parakeet

Also known as:
Mascarene Grey Parakeet

Geography:

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This species was described by early writers in the 18th century but was otherwise only known from skeletal remains.

<p><em>Lophopsittacus</em></p>
Genus:

Lophopsittacus

<p><em>bensoni</em></p>
Species:

bensoni

Size:

Small in size.

Weight:

Not recorded.

Subspecies including nominate:

one

Colour Adult:

Uniformly grey.

Colour Juvenile:

Not recorded.

Call:

Not recorded.

More Information:

Avibase
IUCN Red List

Captive Status:

Longevity:

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Nest Box Size:

Clutch Size:

Not recorded.

Fledging Age:

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World Population:

None.

IUCN Red List Status:
Extinct

CITES Listing:
Not Listed

Threat Summary:

Presumably was lost due to hunting.

Range:

Mauritius, Mascarene Islands.

Habitat:

Wooded forest.

Wild Diet:

Not recorded.

Ecology and Behaviour:

Not recorded.

Clutch and Egg Size:

Not recorded.

Breeding Season:

Not recorded.

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