Ghosts · EX Extinct
Carolina Parakeet
Conuropsis carolinensis
The only parrot native to the eastern United States — a flash of green and gold that flocked to farmland and was shot out as a pest.
EX · Extinct
Overview
The only parrot native to the eastern United States — a flash of green and gold that flocked to farmland and was shot out as a pest.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Aves · Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae |
| Range | Eastern United States |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The sole parrot native to the eastern US.
- Flocked back to fallen companions, which made whole flocks easy to kill.
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Carolina Parakeet art print
Museum-grade art print from the Carolina Parakeet plate.
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Carolina Parakeet notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Carolina Parakeet plate.
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