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Seychelles Parakeet

 (Palaeornis wardi)
 
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Illustration of Seychelles Parakeets
© J. G. Keulemans | Wikimedia Commons

Did You Know?

The Seychelles Parakeet was last recorded in 1881. This bird resembled the Alexandrine Parakeet, lacking the pink collar.

Academic Research

Related publications: Palaeornis wardi

Species Profile

Genus: Palaeornis | Species: wardi

Size:

Probably between 30-40cm (11.7-15.6 in)

Weight:

Probably 100-125g (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. Bill red. Eye yellow.

Colour Juvenile:

Resembled adult female, but with shorter central tail feathers.

Call:

Not recorded.

More Information:

Avibase

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.

Click photo to visit gallery

Illustration of Seychelles Parakeets
© J. G. Keulemans | Wikimedia Commons

Did You Know?

The Seychelles Parakeet was last recorded in 1881. This bird resembled the Alexandrine Parakeet, lacking the pink collar.

Academic Research

Related publications: Palaeornis wardi

Species 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.

Click photo to visit gallery

Illustration of Seychelles Parakeets
© J. G. Keulemans | Wikimedia Commons

Did You Know?

The Seychelles Parakeet was last recorded in 1881. This bird resembled the Alexandrine Parakeet, lacking the pink collar.

Academic Research

Related publications: Palaeornis wardi

Species Wild Status

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.

Click photo to visit gallery

Illustration of Seychelles Parakeets
© J. G. Keulemans | Wikimedia Commons

Did You Know?

The Seychelles Parakeet was last recorded in 1881. This bird resembled the Alexandrine Parakeet, lacking the pink collar.

Academic Research

Related publications: Palaeornis wardi

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