parrots

Amount of flashcards: 10

What is the scientific name of the Seychelles parakeet?

Psittacula wardi

Who named the Seychelles parakeet?

Edward Newton

Which British civil commissioner is honored in the specific name of the parakeet?

Swinburne Ward

On which islands was the Seychelles parakeet found?

Mahé, Silhouette, and possibly Praslin

How many skin specimens of the parakeet exist today?

Ten

What genus was the Seychelles parakeet later moved to?

Psittacula

Which closely related parakeet is suggested to belong in the same genus as the Seychelles parakeet?

Alexandrine parakeet

What was the length of the Seychelles parakeet?

41 cm (16 in)

What colors were present on the male Seychelles parakeet?

Green, blue, black, yellow, purple-red

When was the last confirmed individual of the Seychelles parakeet shot?

1893

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