Guadeloupe Parakeet
Aratinga labati
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The Guadeloupe parakeet is a hypothetical extinct species of parrot that is thought to have been endemic to the Lesser Antillean island region of Guadeloupe.
The Guadeloupe parakeet (Psittacara labati) is a hypothetical extinct species of parrot that is thought to have been endemic to the Lesser Antillean island region of Guadeloupe.
Taxonomy
They were later named Conurus labati, and are now called the Guadeloupe parakeet. It has been postulated to be a separate species based on little evidence. There are no specimens or remains of the extinct parrots. Their taxonomy may never be fully elucidated, and so their postulated status as a separate species is hypothetical. It is presumed to have gone extinct in the late 18th century, if it did indeed exist.
Description
Jean-Baptiste Labat described a population of small parrots living on Guadeloupe:
Those of Guadaloupe are about the size of a blackbird, entirely green, except a few small red feathers, which they have on their head. Their bill is white. They are very gentle, loving, and learn to speak easily.
Text adapted from Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Distribution
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Aratinga
- Conservation status
- Extinct
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6 illustrations of Aratinga labati (Guadeloupe Parakeet) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aratinga labati (Guadeloupe Parakeet) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Aratinga labati, commonly known as the Guadeloupe Parakeet, in the «Extinct» category. «Extinct» means no individual is known to remain alive.
- What family does Aratinga labati (Guadeloupe Parakeet) belong to?
- Aratinga labati (Guadeloupe Parakeet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
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