Seychelles Black Parrot
Seychelles Black Parrot (<em>Coracopsis barklyi</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Seychelles Black Parrot (Coracopsis barklyi) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Coracopsis; binomial: Coracopsis barklyi; authority: Newton, E, 1867.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Split from Coracopsis nigra. Treated as full species based on genetic divergence and behavior (Kundu et al. 2012; Jackson et al. 2016; H&M 4; BLI).
