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Rodrigues Parrot Necropsittacus rodricanus

500

The Rodrigues parrot was a large, big-headed, long-tailed bird that occurred all over Rodrigues feeding on the seeds of trees, as well as fruit and leaves

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Description

The Rodrigues parrot was a large, big-headed, long-tailed bird that occurred all over Rodrigues feeding on the seeds of trees, as well as fruit and leaves. It nested in tree cavities and perhaps in hollows amongst rocks. By the 1720s, it frequented the southern islets off Rodrigues, returning to the mainland only to drink water due to persecution from introduced rats. The arrival of tortoise hunters in the 1730s, coupled with an increase in hunting and deforestation, reduced the population further. In 1761, the French astronomer Alexandre Gui Pingré described it as very rare, and no one has observed it since.

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Mauritius Post Ltd informs its esteemed customers and the general public that, due to a substantial increase in the volume of air parcels and small packets, combined with limited cargo space on Air Mauritius flights to Rodrigues, the regular daily dispatch of these items has been temporarily suspended.  During this period, priority will be given to EMS services and letter mail, while the transportation of parcels and small packets will be subject to delays. Customers intending to send parcels using Colipost boxes (sizes S, M, L, and XL) are advised to use the sea freight service for shipments to Rodrigues.  We would like to reassure you that all parcels, up to a maximum weight of 10 kg, will continue to be accepted via Surface Mail. Mauritius Post Ltd has put measures in place to ensure that surface mail dispatches to Rodrigues occur at least twice a month to minimise disruptions.  We sincerely regret any inconvenience this temporary suspension may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience. Mauritius Post Ltd remains committed to providing timely updates on the situation as developments unfold.  Thank you for your continued cooperation.