The species Paradise Parrot is extinct. |
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Alternative name: Paradise Parakeet
- Psephotus pulcherrimus
Identification
Extinct. Medium-sized parrot, plumage a mixture of turquoise, aqua, scarlet, black and brown; long tail.
Distribution
Queensland - New South Wales border area of Australia.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Behaviour
Nests were made in hollowed-out termite mounds.
Diet was grass seeds.