Seychelles Lesser Vasa Parrot 
Scientific Name:
Coracopsis nigra barklyi
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Seychelles Black Parrot
Group:
Birds
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: January 12, 1995
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Indian Ocean (Seychelles - Praslin Island)

Facts Summary:
The Seychelles Lesser Vasa Parrot (Coracopsis nigra barklyi) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Indian Ocean (Seychelles - Praslin Island). This species is also known by the following name(s): Seychelles Black Parrot.


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