Carolina Parakeet
The Carolina Parakeet was a small, colorful parrot native to the eastern and central United States. It was the only parrot species native to the eastern United States.
The Carolina Parakeet was known for its vibrant green, yellow, and orange plumage and its loud, raucous calls. It was a social bird that lived in large flocks.
The Carolina Parakeet is believed to have been hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. Its extinction is a tragic reminder of the impact of human activity on our planet's biodiversity.
Carolina Parakeet
Classification
Aves > Psittaciformes > Psittaculidae > Conuropsis > C. carolinensis
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
12 - 13 inches
(30 - 33 cm)
Average Weight
5 - 7 oz
(140 - 200 g)
Average Life Span
20 - 30 years
Gestation Period
20 - 22 days
Did You Know?
The Carolina Parakeet was the only parrot species native to the eastern United States.
They were known for their vibrant green, yellow, and orange plumage.
Carolina Parakeets often formed large, noisy flocks.
Their diet consisted mainly of seeds and fruits, including those from cockleburs, which are poisonous to other animals.
Sadly, the Carolina Parakeet went extinct in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and hunting.
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