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The last Carolina parakeet dies in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo.
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Carolina parakeet
Extinct species of parakeet native to North America
The Carolina parakeet, or Carolina conure, is an extinct species of small green neotropical parrot with a bright yellow head, reddish orange face, and pale beak that was native to the Eastern, Midwest, and Plains states of the United States. It was the only indigenous parrot…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the United States, founded in 1873 and officially opening in 1875. It is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. It originally began with 64.5 acres (26.1 ha) in the middle of the city, but has…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)