Mauritius Grey Parrot
Also known as:
Mascarene Grey Parakeet
Also known as:
Mascarene Grey Parakeet
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This species was described by early writers in the 18th century but was otherwise only known from skeletal remains.
Size:
Small in size.
Weight:
Not recorded.
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Uniformly grey.
Colour Juvenile:
Not recorded.
Call:
Not recorded.
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Captive Status:
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Longevity:
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Housing:
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Diet:
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Enrichment:
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Nest Box Size:
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Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
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Hatch Weight:
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Peak Weight:
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Weaning Weight:
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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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