About the Lesser Vasa Parrot
The lesser vasa parrot or black parrot is a black coloured parrot endemic to most of Madagascar. It is one of four species of vasa parrots, the others being the greater vasa parrot, the Seychelles black parrot, and the Comoros black parrot. The latter two were formerly considered conspecific with the lesser vasa parrot.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Coracopsis nigra |
| Species Codes | blapar1, LVPA, BLPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Vasa Parrot belong to?
The Lesser Vasa Parrot (Coracopsis nigra) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Vasa Parrot?
The Lesser Vasa Parrot is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lesser Vasa Parrot?
The lesser vasa parrot or black parrot is a black coloured parrot endemic to most of Madagascar. It is one of four species of vasa parrots, the others being the greater vasa parrot, the Seychelles black parrot, and the Comoros black parrot. The latter two were formerly considered conspecific with th...
Where can I report a Lesser Vasa Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Vasa Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blapar1, or on iNaturalist.
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