Selections from American ornithology v.03, 1811.The Carolina parrot or parakeet in the top image is

Selections from American ornithology v.03, 1811.The Carolina parrot or parakeet in the top image is now unfortunately extinct. Due mostly to humans hunting them for their colorful feathers for fashion purposes. These birds were also captured and sold in the pet trade and also battled invasive species in their natural habitat. -- source link
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