Mauritius One of the world's most endangered birds, the Mauritius parakeet has dark green plumage with a black collar. Males have a red beak whereas females and juveniles have black beaks. It is arboreal, usually found in upper tree branches. Breeding usually takes place between September and February.
Clutch size is two to four, although two young are usually raised.
After fledging, the young remain dependent for around two months. Total population is thought to be around 18 birds. It roosts in sheltered areas, including hillsides and ravines, and spends most of its time in dense, mature stands of trees. Remaining birds center their activities on the Macabe ridge and favor some of the largest native trees left on Mauritius. Nests are located at least 32 feet up in rain-sheltered tree holes.