The Paradise Parrot is now presumed to be extinct as there have been no reliable sightings for seventy years. Obviously habitat destruction played a part in its demise as a number of other seed-eating birds such as the Star Finch, Black-throated Finch and Squatter Pigeon have disappeared from the parrot’s former range. Feral cats were probably a factor as well. It is one of three related parrots that nest in terrestrial termite mounds, such as shown in my painting
- Medium: Acrylic
- Size (unframed): 9.44 X 19.3 in (24 x 49 cm)
- Substrate: Canvas on board
- Framed: Yes 11.8 x 22.85 (30 x 58 cm)
- Print available: No