Alternative name: Seychelles Parrot
- Coracopsis barklyi
Identification
- Grey/blue reflections on outer webs of primary feathers
- Pale brown patches on crown
Distribution
Endemic to the Seychelles (Praslin and Curieuse).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly included in Lesser Vasa Parrot.
Placed in genus Mascarinus by Clements.
Habitat
Mangrove swamps and evergreen forests.
Behaviour
Diet
The diet includes seeds, blossoms and fruit - especially berries and mangos.
Breeding
Nests are built in hollow trees.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Seychelles Black Parrot. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 14 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Seychelles_Black_Parrot
