What is a Carolina Parakeet

Introduction to the Carolina Parakeet: This species was native to Ohio. It was driven extinct by habitat loss.

Details about The Carolina Parakeet

Scientific Notes and Species Breakdown: It belonged to Psittacidae. It is recognized as North Americas only native parrot.

Carolina Parakeet Habitat

Habitat and Role: It lived in forests. It fed on seeds and fruit.

Quick Facts about The Carolina Parakeet

Five Facts: It nested in colonies, ate cockleburs, was hunted, declined rapidly, and vanished by 1918.

Importance of The Carolina Parakeet

Educational Importance: This species teaches about extinction. It also supports lessons on habitat destruction.

Ohio Expert Opinion

The Carolina parakeet is globally extinct.