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Mauritius Parakeet

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Echo Parakeet Alternate name
Psittacula echo Scientific name 
Psittaciformes Order
Psittacidae Family   
36 cm Length
Tropical lowland moist forest & shrubland, in:- Mauritius, formally also on Reunion island. Habitat-Altitude-Range
1(2 - 3)4 White eggs, incubation by female in 21 - 25 days Clutch
Buds, flowers, leaves, tender shoots, fruit, seeds, bark and sap. Food  
Breeding groups often consist of a dominant male, who mates and feeds female, and up to two other males. Habits
1528 World Number
Endangered           Status

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Gerald Durrell Endemic Wildlife Sanctuary, Black River

Mauritius Parakeet call
(Psittacula echo)
George Sangster XC20837
27-09-1995, Mauritius

 

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