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A Paroquet

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

August 19, 1789

Primary Source Reference:

Pennsylvania Packet (Philadelphia), 19 Aug 1789

Notes:

One of about 115 species of small to medium-sized parrots, in multiple genera, that generally have long tail feathers, one of which, the rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri borealis) is pictured here.

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Peale's Common Name:

Paroquet

Current Common Name:

Ringed parakeet

Current Scientific Name

Psittacula krameri borealis