Lesser Vasa Parrot
Coracopsis nigra
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.
- Scientific name
- Coracopsis nigra
- Family
- Old World Parrots
- IUCN status
- LC