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Newton's Parakeet  (Psittacula exsul)

 
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Did You Know?
Early explorers to the island of Rodrigues described this parrot as "abundant and good to eat".

Status in the Wild
World Population:
None

Range: Formerly confined to the islands of Rodrigues and Mauritius, Indian Ocean.

Habitat:
Probably forest.

Threat Summary:
Combination of hunting and habitat disturbance.

IUCN Rating:
Extinct

Wild Diet:
Not available

CITES Rating:
Not available

Ecology:
Not available

Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available

Breeding Season:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.encyclopedia.mu/Nature/Fauna/Birds/Extinct/NewtonsParakeet.htm

http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1531&m=0

http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/Species/P-exsul.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psittacula_exsul