Mauritius Grey Parrot |
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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.Academic Research
Related publications: Lophopsittacus bensoniSpecies Profile
Genus: Lophopsittacus | Species: bensoni
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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This species was described by early writers in the 18th century but was otherwise only known from skeletal remains.Academic Research
Related publications: Lophopsittacus bensoniSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Not recorded.
Longevity:
Not recorded.
Housing:
Not recorded.
Diet:
Not recorded.
Enrichment:
Not recorded.
Nest Box Size:
Not recorded.
Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Incubation Time:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
Not recorded.
Hatch Weight:
Not recorded.
Peak Weight:
Not recorded.
Weaning Weight:
Not recorded.
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This species was described by early writers in the 18th century but was otherwise only known from skeletal remains.Academic Research
Related publications: Lophopsittacus bensoniSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
None
IUCN Red List Status:
Extinct
CITES Listing:
Not categorised.
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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This species was described by early writers in the 18th century but was otherwise only known from skeletal remains.Academic Research
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