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Mascarene Parrot

( Mascarinus mascarin )

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At least three captive birds were alive in Europe around the latter part of the 18th century.

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Genus:

Mascarinus

<p><em>mascarin</em></p>
Species:

mascarin

Size:

About 35 cm (13.6 in).

Weight:

Probably 400-500 g (14-17.5 oz)

Subspecies including nominate:

one

Colour Adult:

Both adults dark grey/brown on upperside, lighter on underside; tail feathers brown with white bases; head lavendar/grey; lores and area around bill black. Beak bright red. Eye red.

Colour Juvenile:

Not recorded.

Call:

Not recorded.

More Information:

Avibase

Content Sources:

Wikipedia
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds of the World
Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. 2010 edition
Vanished and Vanishing Parrots, Forshaw, 2017.

Captive Status:

At least three live specimens were brought to France in the late 18th century and kept in captivity.

Longevity:

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Clutch Size:

Not recorded.

Fledging Age:

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World Population:

None

IUCN Red List Status:
Extinct

CITES Listing:
Not Listed

Threat Summary:

Was hunted to extinction.

Range:

Formerly Réunion and possibly Mauritius, Mascarene Islands.

Habitat:

Was reported to be abundant in the Sainte-Suzanne area of Réunion, in the northeast of the island, and on hillsides.

Wild Diet:

Reported to eat seeds; probably not a specialised feeder.

Ecology and Behaviour:

Not recorded.

Clutch and Egg Size:

Not recorded.

Breeding Season:

Not recorded.