About the Mascarene Parrot
The Mascarene parrot or mascarin is an extinct species of parrot that was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. The taxonomic relationships of this species have been subject to debate; it has historically been grouped with either the Psittaculini parrots or the vasa parrots, with the latest genetic study favouring the former group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Mascarinus mascarinus |
| Species Codes | maspar1, MAPA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mascarene Parrot belong to?
The Mascarene Parrot (Mascarinus mascarinus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Mascarene Parrot?
The Mascarene parrot or mascarin is an extinct species of parrot that was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. The taxonomic relationships of this species have been subject to debate; it has historically been grouped with either the Psittaculini parrots or the vasa...
Where can I report a Mascarene Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Mascarene Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maspar1, or on iNaturalist.
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