Mascarene Grey Parakeet

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Mascarene Grey Parakeet (<em>Psittacula bensoni</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Mascarene Grey Parakeet (Psittacula bensoni) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Psittacula; binomial: Psittacula bensoni; authority: (Holyoak, 1973).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

See Cheke & Hume (2008).

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