Seychelles Black Parrot
Coracopsis barklyi
The Seychelles Black Parrot (Coracopsis barklyi) is a legendary old world parrot found only in the Seychelles, weighing about 186 g. The Seychelles black parrot, Praslin parrot or kato nwar is a sombre-coloured, medium-sized parrot endemic to the Seychelles.
About the Seychelles Black Parrot
The Seychelles black parrot, Praslin parrot or kato nwar is a sombre-coloured, medium-sized parrot endemic to the Seychelles. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differences. Recent phylogenetic research indicates that the Seychelles population has a long history of isolation and may be sister to the rest of Coracopsis. It is the national bird of the Seychelles.
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How to identify it
The Seychelles black parrot is entirely dark grey-brown except for greyish undertail-coverts; the dark bill becomes paler during the breeding season. It is about 30 cm in length, smaller and paler than the 35 cm lesser vasa parrot.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Seychelles Black Parrot can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Seychelles Black Parrot?
- The Seychelles black parrot is entirely dark grey-brown except for greyish undertail-coverts; the dark bill becomes paler during the breeding season. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Seychelles Black Parrot?
- The Seychelles Black Parrot is a medium sized bird weighing about 186 g.
- Where can you see a Seychelles Black Parrot?
- The Seychelles Black Parrot is endemic to the Seychelles, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Seychelles Black Parrot?
- The Seychelles Black Parrot is most easily confused with the Comoro Black Parrot, the Greater Vasa Parrot and the Lesser Vasa Parrot.
- Is the Seychelles Black Parrot endangered?
- The Seychelles Black Parrot is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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