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The Seychelles Parakeet was last recorded in 1881. This bird resembled the Alexandrine Parakeet, lacking the pink collar.
Size:
Probably between 30-40 cm (11.7-15.6 in)
Weight:
Probably 100-125 g (3.5-4.4 oz)
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Both adults all green in colour with red upper wing coverts and dark edging to primary and secondary feathers; black ring encircling neck; blue wash on nape and occiput. Beak red. Eye yellow.
Colour Juvenile:
Resembled adult female, but with shorter central tail feathers.
Call:
Not recorded.
More Information:
Content Sources:
Wikipedia
BirdLife International
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds of the World
Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. 2010 edition
Vanished and Vanishing Parrots, Forshaw, 2017.
Lexicon of Parrots, Thomas Arndt.
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:
Deforestation for agriculture, shooting and trapping were the main causes of this bird’s loss.
Range:
Formerly Mahe and Silhouette and possibly Praslin, Seychelles Islands.
Habitat:
In one report they were seen in forest edge along a maize field.
Wild Diet:
Not recorded.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Probably found in small groups or flocks, making conspicuous flights overhead. Birds were reported to be wary, presumably because of constant persecution.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not recorded.
Breeding Season:
Not recorded.
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