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Brehm's Tiger-Parrot
Psittacella brehmii

Origin: Papua New Guinea
Character: Shy
Life expectancy: ---
Height: 24 cm..


Brehm's Tiger-Parrot

Content

Description

24 cm. length and a weight between 94 and 120 g..

The head of the Brehm's Tiger-Parrot (Psittacella brehmii) is marron-oliva. The neck It is colored with black and green bars. The front and sides of the neck they are surrounded by a bright yellow stripe. The chest It is slightly striped in green and black colors.

The center of the back is very green and it integrates perfectly, with yellow and black striped, the area of the rump. Black fusion is absent from yellowish green to the extent lumbar and Hip. Wings they are a dark green color with dark edges in the covered medium-sized. The flight feather are blackish with vane a thin border beige and green external. The curvature of the wing is Bluestone. Wing feathers green.

The underparts are green, totally opaque, except the undertail-coverts that are of color red Scarlet. The bottom of the tail is green, greyish black down.

The bill It is brownish grey with lighter edges and a white tip. The irises is reddish orange. The legs are grey green.

The female lacks the yellow Crescent on the front of the neck. The chest listed in green and black.

Youth with the colors green and yellow absent from the chest area. Coverts of the tail of color orange tinged with tips yellow. The bill pale.

Subspecies description

  • Psittacella brehmii brehmii

    : The nominal.


  • Psittacella brehmii intermixta

    : Its underparts and back listing are more yellowish green tones, and larger.


  • Psittacella brehmii pallida

    : As the nominal but with narrower peak.


  • Psittacella brehmii harterti

    : It is clearer and less yellowish green head. Is smaller.

Habitat:

Are observed in the montane forest, including Podocarpus, beech forests of Nothofagus and edge of forests, mainly from 1.500 metres to the 2.600 m, ends in 1.100 and 3.800 m.

The Brehm's Tiger-Parrot is distributed primarily at altitudes below the habitat of the Painted Tiger-Parrot, but there is a zone in which they find sympathy latitudinally, and is between 2.500 and 3.000 m. Birds are often found individually or in small groups and allow an approximation.

You spend much time below the canopy or even close plants feeding on seeds and berries (including conifers and Podocarpus), Although also found in levels higher in the forest. Move slowly, often using his beak to balance and sometimes you can stay still. They only make short flights, never flying above the canopy.

Reproduction:

Little is known of nesting behavior, but two nestlings were observed in a nest during the month of June.

Food:

Diet includes seeds, coniferous berries and Podocarpus.

Distribution:

The Brehm's Tiger-Parrot they are endemic in New Guinea, where often live almost exclusively in mountain areas. Its range is divided into three isolated populations, an in Vogelkop, West Papua, the second in all the central and South-Eastern Highlands of New Guinea and the third in the mountains of the Huon Peninsula (the Painted Tiger-Parrot is absent and the Parrot Brehm Tiger is observed at altitudes higher than usual). The species is widespread, but generally uncommon; the world's population is believed to be superior to 100.000 specimens.

Distribution Subspecies

  • Psittacella brehmii brehmii

    : The nominal.


  • Psittacella brehmii intermixta

    : Is located in the central mountains of New Guinea.


  • Psittacella brehmii pallida

    : Of the mountains of the southeast of New Guinea.


  • Psittacella brehmii harterti

    : Occupies the Huon Peninsula (to the northeast of New Guinea).

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern

• Population trend: Stable

The size of the world's population has not been quantified, It is believed that it is superior to 100.000 specimens.

The species, according to sources, it is quite common and widespread (pit et to the. 1997).

The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence of any reduction or substantial threats.

"Brehm's Tiger-Parrot" in captivity:

It is not a bird for the lovers of the aviaries since their mortality rate in captivity is very high.

Alternative names:

– Brehm’s Tiger-Parrot, Brehm’s Parrot, Brehm’s Tiger Parrot (ingles).
– Perruche de Brehm (French).
– Brehmpapagei, Brehm Papagei, Brehm-Papagei (German).
– Psittacella brehmii (Portuguese).
– Lorito de Brehm, Lorito tigre de Brehm, Lorito-tigre de Brehm (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Psittacella
– Scientific name: Psittacella brehmii
– Citation: Schlegel, 1871
– Protonimo: Psittacella brehmii

Images "Brehm's Tiger Parrot":

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Lorito-tigre-de-Brehm-(2).jpg

Videos "Brehm's Tiger-Parrot"

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"Brehm's Tiger Parrot" (Psittacella brehmii)

Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Wikipedia
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – By Jerry Oldenettel, on Flickr – Flickr
(2) – «Psittacella brehmii» by markaharper1 – Brehm’s Tiger-Parrot. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
(3) – Lateral view of a male perched near the feeding table by Mikko Pyhälä – Mikko Pyhälä – Lynx
(4) – Male feeding at the bird feeder by David Cook Wildlife Photography – Lynx
(5) – By © Jerry Oldenettel – inaturalist

– Sounds: Marc Anderson (Xeno-canto)

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Brown-headed Parrot
Poicephalus cryptoxanthus

Origin: South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi
Character: ...
Life expectancy: 32 years
Height: 22 cm..


Lorito Cabecipardo

Content

Description:

Of 22 cm.. length and a weight between 120 and 156 g..

The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) has the head, including the nape, the chin and throat brown; ear-coverts paler. Mantle brown, but more to the tail; scapulars dark green-edged Brown; rump and uppertail-coverts bright green. Upper, the wing-coverts green, sometimes with a small yellow spot on the curve of the wing folded; wing feathers yellow. Primaries brown with vane Blue-Green external; the secondaries brown.

The feathers in the upper area of the chest brown with a narrow green edge at the bottom; the rest of the underparts green, but darker bases of the feathers, giving a mottled look.

Tail dark brown with green washing and dark green tip.

The upper jaw and cere grey-black (darker towards tip), lower pale, almost white; irises yellow-green light; periophthalmic ring and legs dark grey to black.

Both sexes similar.

Immature generally more muted than adults and with the irises brown.

Subspecies description:

  • Poicephalus cryptoxanthus cryptoxanthus (Peters,W, 1854) – Nominal species

  • Poicephalus cryptoxanthus tanganyikae (Bowen, 1930) – As the nominal but more pale species; more green and less Brown. Green mantle and underparts brighter. Bib of brown feathers on the throat and upper of the much smaller chest than in the nominal species; the head more color olive brown.

Habitat:

Is located in almost all the forests: riparian forests, in the interior of the savannah forests and in the dry forests of southeastern Africa, but it seems to avoid the miombo woodland and prefers areas with baobabs.

Registered in coconut plantations, riparian forest, the edges of small farms and mangroves.

Confined in lowlands (below the 1.200 metres above sea level in Tanzania and 1.000 metres in Malawi).

Gregarious; usually seen them is in small flocks of about 12 birds, but can meet up to 50 in places of power. Sometimes it is associated with the Cape Parrot and also observed feeding in the company of the Madagascar Green-Pigeon.

Reproduction:

Normally nest in hollows of old trees of woodpeckers, between 4 and 10 meters above the ground. Often has to compete with the Cape Parrot, Meyer's Parrot, squirrels and Crowned Hornbill the nesting sites.

Season of laying egg is April-May in the South of its range.

The laying is of 2 to 4 eggs, which are incubated solely by the female during 26-30 days, While the male feeds her on the nest.

The chicks they remain in the nest during 50-54 days Before leaving for the "breeding area", which is usually an area of ​​dense broadleaf trees with a nearby water supply. During this time the chicks are silent and largely immobile, becoming fully independent a few 28 days later.

Food:

Diet includes figs, berries cultivation of cassava Manihot esculenta, seeds of Adansonia, coconut palm flowers, new shoots of trees, fruits of Pseudocadia zambesica, pods of Acacia nigrescens and Albizia gummifera, immature seeds of Erythrina and nectar from flowers of Aloe and African Kigelia; also takes millet and corn and in some areas considered a pest.

They forage, with slow and deliberate movements, climbing and often holding the food between the claws. They drink daily, around midday.

Distribution:

The Brown-headed Parrot are distributed by the southeast of Africa. From the North-East of South Africa (Swaziland, Zululand and Transvaal) through the southeast of Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South of Malawi to the East of Tanzania (including the island of Pemba and southern end of Zanzibar) and southeastern edge of Kenya.

There are also in Wasini island.

Apparently sedentary. In some places, the Brown-headed Parrot, are a species common, especially close to the coast and in the South of its range, but in some other areas are scarce or rather local; in Zanzibar possibly extinct.

Distribution Subspecies:

  • Poicephalus cryptoxanthus cryptoxanthus (Peters,W, 1854) – Nominal species

  • Poicephalus cryptoxanthus tanganyikae (Bowen, 1930) – Mozambique, to the North of the Save River across the South of Malawi and this from Tanzania to the coastal part of Kenya.

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current Red List of UICN: Least concern

• Population trend: Stable

It is not threatened, although its distribution has contracted since 1990, to a large extent due to the capture illegal for the industry of cage birds.

More and more vulnerable due to the loss and fragmentation of their habitat.

Largely confined to protected areas in Zululand and East of Transvaal.

"Brown-headed Parrot" in captivity:

The only data we have on this bird, according to sources, is that one specimen was still alive after 32,1 years in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Brown-headed Parrot, Brown headed Parrot, Brownheaded Parrot (English).
– Perroquet à tête brune (French).
– Braunkopfpapagei, Braunkopf-Papagei (German).
– Papagaio-de-cabeça-castanha (Portuguese).
– Lorito Cabecipardo, Lorito de Cabeza Parda (español).


scientific classification:

Peters Wilhelm
Peters Wilhelm

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Poicephalus
– Scientific name: Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
– Citation: (Peters, W, 1854)
– Protonimo: Psittacus (Poiocephalus) [sic] cryptoxanthus

Images "Lorito Caecipardo»:

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Videos "Brown-headed Parrot"

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“Lorito Caecipardo» (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)


Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – A Brown-headed Parrot at Kruger National Park, South Africa Henry Flower at en.Wikipedia [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Bungalow N°51, Mopani Camp, Kruger NP, SOUTH AFRICA By Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE (Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A Brown-headed Parrot in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa By New Jersey Birds (Brown-headed ParrotUploaded by snowmanradio) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Bungalow N°51, Mopani Camp, Kruger NP, SOUTH AFRICA By Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE (Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Lower Sabie Camp, Kruger NP, SOUTH AFRICA By Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE (Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: Peter Boesman (Xeno-canto)

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Brown-necked Parrot
Poicephalus fuscicollis

Origin: Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Character:
Life expectancy: 20 to 25 years.
Height: 32 cm..

Brown-necked Parrot

Content

Description:

32 cm.. length and weight between 310-400 g..

The Brown-necked Parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis) has a plumage variable; head and gray to brown "neck" / light pink, slightly festooned with orange / brown; band orange / red through crown on female (absent in the males); back and wings, dark green; rump and underparts, green; the thighs, bend of wing and the carpal edge, red / orange; tail black / brown; irises dark brown; eye ring white / grey; bill color horn.

Immature with the head and the neck, green to yellow / brown; body dark green / oliva.

Taxonomic status:

In a study initiated in 1992, the taxonomic status of Lorito was revised Robusto (Poicephalus robustus) (Gmelin), and two species were proposed; Poicephalus robustus, restricted to montane forests of southern Africa, Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus, with wider distribution in wooded areas, and Poicephalus fuscicollis fuscicollis, similar to the Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus ostensibly, but with discontinuous, restricted to a narrow range of forests and West Africa.

Description 2 subspecies:

  • Poicephalus fuscicollis fuscicollis

    (Their Robust de Kuhl) (Kuhl, 1820) – Nominal.


    • Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus

  • Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus

    (Gray-headed parrot) (Reichenow, 1898) – With a plumage variable; head and neck silver / grey, festoneado slightly orange / brown; band orange / red through crown on female (absent in the males); back and wings, dark green; rump and lower partess, green / blue ; the thighs, bend of wing and the carpal edge, orange / red; tail black / brown; irises dark brown; eye ring white / grey; bill color horn.

Habitat:

Usually, prefers habitats of forests, as Mopane (Colosphermum mopane), miombo (Brachystegia) and riparian forests.

Most populations are residents but in the dry season become nomads, wandering in search of food.

Reproduction:

Nest in natural cavities of trees, usually on the trunk or at the bottom of a branch. The laying is of 2-4 eggs, they are incubated only by the female during 28-30 days. The male contributes to providing food for the female and chicks. Them They learn to fly when they have a 68-83 days old, only become fully independent 4-5 months later.

Food:

It feeds almost exclusively on fruit, mainly foraging in the upper canopy, using its beak to climb branches. The following foods have been recorded in your diet:

• Sclerocarya birrea (Marula)
• Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia (Kudu-berry)
• Commiphora mollis (Velvet cork)
• Xanthocercis zambesiaca (Nyala tree)
• Terminalia (cluster leaves)
• Gmelina arborea (Melina)

Distribution:

It is distributed from South Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania until Zambia, Angola, Malawi and South of Africa; It is rare in the Caprivi Strip (Namibia), North of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, the Limpopo and Southeast of South Africa.

Distribution 2 subspecies:

  • Poicephalus fuscicollis fuscicollis

    (Kuhl, 1820) – Nominal. It inhabits most forests including mangroves and can be found in West Africa, from Gambia and South of Senegal to the North of Ghana and Togo.


  • Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus

    (Reichenow, 1898) – Is located in South Africa, North of Zimbabue, Mozambique, areas Namibia, Angola, Zambia, North of Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and the southern part of the Sudafrican republic.

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern.

• Population trend: Decreasing.

This species has a extremely large range and therefore it is not close to the thresholds for Vulnerable under the criterion of size range (Extension <20,000 km2 combinada con un tamaño de rango decreciente o fluctuante, extensión o calidad de hábitat o tamaño de población y un pequeño número De lugares o fragmentación severa). A pesar de que la population trend appears to be declining, do not believe that the decline is fast enough for approaching the threshold of vulnerable under the criterion of population trend (> 30% decline in ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to be close to the thresholds for Vulnerable under the criterion of population size (<10.000 individuos maduros con una disminución continua estimada> 10% in ten years or three generations or a population structure). For these reasons, the species is evaluated as least concern.

Local and mostly uncommon throughout the range, Although more numerous and frequent in Ghana. South Subspecies considered vulnerable in South Africa where, although the erratic movements give the impression that the population fluctuates, It has suffered a decline due to the capture of the LBMs, the habitat destruction and persecution by farmers of pecan nuts; There are only fragmented patches of native vegetation. Generally rare or rare across West Africa (except Ghana).

We know very little about the biology on the loose subspecies Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus.
Although it has a very wide distribution area and is not classified as threatened, an analysis of the UICN and CITES recorded significantly high trafficking of Poicephalus robustus (including the Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus) between 1991 and 1995, It is involving a risk to natural populations. The lack of data on the ecology and behavior of this species restricts the establishment of the necessary conservation measures to effectively protect and manage the populations..

"Brown-necked Parrot" in captivity:

It easily adapts to captivity and is seen in the pet trade.

Alternative names:

– Brown-necked Parrot, Angola Brown-necked Parrot, Brown-necked Parrot (Brown-necked), Gambia Brown-necked Parrot, Uncape Parrot (English).
– Perroquet à cou brun, Perroquet à cou brun (nominal), Perroquet à cou brun (nominale), Perroquet à cou brun (race nominale) (French).
– Graukopfpapage (German).
– Brown-necked Parrot (Portuguese).
– Loro de Cuello Marrón, You You Fuscicollis (español).


scientific classification:

Kuhl, Heinrich
Heinrich Kuhl

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Poicephalus
– Scientific name: Poicephalus fuscicollis
– Citation: (Kuhl, 1820)
– Protonimo: Psittacus fuscicollis


Images "Brown neck parrot":

Poicephalus [robustus or fuscicollis] suahelicus

Poicephalus [robustus or fuscicollis]

Poicephalus [robustus or fuscicollis] suahelicus

Poicephalus [robustus or fuscicollis] suahelicus

Videos "Brown-necked Parrot"

"Brown neck parrot" (Poicephalus fuscicollis)


Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife
– Parrots.org

– Photos:

(1) – Youth, captive, friendly Poicephalus robustus fuscicollis by Bob Corrigan – Flickr
(2) – Brown-necked Parrot By Tremeau de Rochebrune, Alphonse [CC BY 2.0 or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: Peter Boesman (Xeno-canto)

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Blue-eyed cockatoo
Cacatua ophthalmica

Origin: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Character: Intelligent, active
Life expectancy: 50 to 70 years
Height: 50 cm.

Cacatúa Oftálmica

Content

Description:

50 cm. length and a weight between 500 and 580 gr.
The plumage of the Blue-eyed cockatoo (Cacatua ophthalmica) is mostly white. Its crest is yellow, large and well rounded back, leaning to the neck.

The feathers that cover the ear, the base of the neck and cheek are pale yellow. The inside of the wings and tail are slightly yellowish. The ring around the eye is blue, the iris is dark brown and gray peak.
Only you can distinguish males and females by iris.

Habitat:

Video – "Blue-eyed cockatoo" (Blue-eyed cockatoo)

Ophthalmic cockatoo.MPG
Watch this video on YouTube.

Primary forest, edges of forests and areas with sparse vegetation to 1.000 m.
It is more common in the plains than in the mountains.

They live alone, in pairs or flocks of birds 10-20. Easy to distinguish and noisy, usually. When you are flying over forests, your flight is sandwiched between glide and powerful flapping. Probably similar habits to the Sulphur-crested cockatoo, screams as she, only that stronger.

Reproduction:

There is no information about the reproduction of this species in the wild, but in captivity the female lays around 2 eggs and incubation lasts 28-30 days. The young are altricial (totally dependent on their parents for the first few weeks of life) and they remain in the nest for nine to twelve weeks being fed by both parents; later, young people, they are accompanied for a few months.

Food:

They feed mainly on seeds, fruit, in particular the figs, berries and, possibly, insects and larvae.

Distribution:

Ophthalmic Cockatoo Distribution

New Britain and new Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea).

Conservation:


Vulnerable

Conservation status of IUCN: Vulnerable (VU)

This species has been upgraded to Vulnerable because remote sensing techniques indicate that the lowland forest, on which this species depends for nesting, It is disappearing at a notorious enough pace to cause a rapid decline in the population.
The rapid conversion of lowland rainforest to oil plantation use over the past thirty years is likely to have caused significant loss of breeding habitat..

Although it is rare in international trade, even the limited catch would be a cause for concern.

The population is estimated at at least 10.000 mature individuals.

"Blue-eyed cockatoo" in captivity:

Extremely elegant and striking. It is gaining share as a companion pet.
It mimics human speech, is very active, capable of stunts and very close to the people.

Despite his intelligence and skills, not at all a cockatoo that can be kept in an apartment.
On the one hand, due to its high energy, and secondly because of the power of their cries.

Their average lifespan is of 40 years in captivity. Surprisingly their hope for life in nature is longer, of 50 to 60 years. The life expectancy in captivity decrease may be due to inadequate attention.

Alternative names:

– Blue eyed Cockatoo, Blue-eyed cackatoo, Blue-eyed Cockatoo (ingles).
– Cacatoès à oeil bleu, Cacatoès aux yeux bleus (French).
– Brillenkakadu (German).
– Cacatua-de-olhos-azuis (Portuguese).
– Cacatúa Oftálmica (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Cacatuidae
– Scientific name: Cacatua ophthalmica
– Citation: Sclater,PL, 1864
– Protonimo: Cacatua ophthalmica

Ophthalmic Cockatoo Images:

Bird Park ("Vogelpark Walsrode") Germany
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Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Cacatua

Sources:
– Avibase
– Photos: Wikimedia Commons, kisspanda.rajce.idnes.cz/, Gros-becs.net
– Sounds: Frank Lambert

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Buru Racket-tail
Prioniturus mada

Origin: Indonesian
Character: ---
Life expectancy: ---
Height: 32 cm..


Buru Racket-tail

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Buru Racket-tail

Description

32 cm.. length.

The head of the Buru Racket-tail (Prioniturus mada) is bright green, marked in blue-gray dark in the crown and in the nape. The upperparts are green, marked in grisaceo-azul dark in the upper mantle; Uppertail green. Wings green with lesser coverts and bend of wing Dark greyish-blue. Wing feathers green; underside of flight feather. Bluish.

The underparts are yellowish-green, more yellow in undertail-coverts. Upper, the tail green, outer feathers tipped dark blue; light blue, the tail down.

Bill grey; irises dark brown; legs grey.

Female lacks the blue color in the crown, nape and the the mantle; the blue in the bend of wing is smaller; rackets of the tail shorter.

Young without rackets on tail; males with blue in the nape.

Habitat:

Found until the 1600 meters above sea level, in all types of forest habitat, including selective exploitation and secondary high growth areas; also found in cultivated areas remaining trees; most common around 600 m. You often see them in small groups of up to ten birds. Tends to substitute to the Red-checked Parrot at higher elevations.

Reproduction:

breeding season from December to February. Up to five young can be raised in a nest.

Food:

It feeds on fruits, flowers, berries and seeds.

Distribution:

endemic to the island of Buru, Indonesian. The inclusion of the species as Near-threatened is based on the assumption of a very restricted range above the 1.000 m, but newly published evidence shows that it is common throughout the island with an estimated world population between 189.000-48S.000 birds.

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern

• Population trend: Stable

The size of the world population It has not been quantified, It is estimated between 189,000 and 483,000 individuals.

The species is described as common and widespread (pit et to the. 1997).

The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence of any reduction or substantial threats.

"Buru Racket-tail" in captivity:

Not found in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Buru Racket-tail, Buru Racket-tailed Parrot, Buru Racquet tail, Buru Racquet-tail, Buru Racquet-tail Parrot, Buru Racquet-tailed Parrot (ingles).
– Palette de Buru, Perroquet à raquette de Buru (French).
– Madapapagei (German).
– Prioniturus mada (Portuguese).
– Lorito Momoto de Buru, Lorito-momoto de Buru (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Prioniturus
– Scientific name: Prioniturus mada
– Citation: Hartert, E, 1900
– Protonimo: Prioniturus mada

Images "Lorito momoto de Buru":

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Videos "Buru Racket-tail"

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«Lorito Momoto de Buru» (Prioniturus mada)

Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – By Klaus Rudloff (kdrudloff@web.de) – Germany , Weltvogelpark / World Bird Park – Walsrode – biolib
(2) – «Prioniturus mada qtl1» by Quartl – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
(3) – «Prioniturus mada-captive-8a-toc» by Prioniturus_mada_-captive-8a.jpg: Robert01.Original uploader was Robert01 at de.wikipediaderivative work: Snowmanradio (talk) – Transferred from de.wikipedia; transferred to Commons by User:Snowmanradio using Commonshelper.(Original text: selbst fotografiert) to Prioniturus_mada_-captive-8a.jpg. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 of via Wikimedia Commons.
(4) – by jon hornbuckle – BIRDING AROUND THE WORLD
(5) – Prioniturus mada buru racquet tail – link

– Sounds: Frank Lambert (Xeno-canto)

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Black-winged Lovebird
Agapornis taranta

Origin: Ethiopia
Character: Sociable
Life expectancy: 14 years
Height: 16 cm..


Inseparable Abisinio

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Description Inseparable Abyssinian:

Inseparable Abisinio

Of 16 cm in length and a weight between 49 and 66 g..

The Black-winged Lovebird (Agapornis taranta) has the forecrown, lores and feathers eye ring, red; rest of the head and nape green dyed brown. Mantle and green scapulars, rump and uppertail-coverts brighter green. Upper, the wing-coverts green with the exception of coverts outer primaries that they are black. Primaries blackish brown with a narrow green margin towards the vane outer; secondaries black. Under, the wing-coverts black. Chin and throat pale green tinged brown; rest of the underparts pale green. Central feathers of the tail green with toes in black, the green side with yellow in vane inner, subterminal black bar with green tips.

Bill red; irises dark brown; legs grey.

The female no red in the head, and feathers sometimes under the wings marked in green.

The immature are like females, with the bill yellowish. The Immature males show the color black feathers under the wings with red feathers scattered on the forehead.

Partially sympatric and very similar to Red-headed Lovebird (Agapornis pullarius) with which it has an throat red or orange (no verde) and rump blue (no verde). Usually found in small flocks on the tops of tall trees, where the plumage It blends well with the foliage. Its flight It is fast and direct.

Proposal subspecies Agapornis Taranta nanus (Southwest of Ethiopia) supposedly in bill smaller and wings shorter, but generally not accepted. Birds at higher altitudes are larger, but not subspecifically recognized. monotypic.

Inseparable habitat Abyssinian:

The Black-winged Lovebird, at high altitudes (1.800-3.800 m), They are linked, normally, mountain forests dominated Podocarpus, Juniperus, Hagenia and Hypericum; below , on the 1.400 m, They found in grassy savannas and forests Acacia, Combretum and Euphorbia; also frequent cultivated areas and peripheries of urban areas Addis Ababa.

gregarious, at least out of breeding season, when usually they found in small flocks (8-20) on the tops of the tallest trees, gathering in greater numbers when food is locally plentiful.

Used communal roosts in tree cavities (often old nests woodpeckers or bearded ethiopian).

Sometimes it associated with Yellow-fronted Parrot.

Occasionally they lie face down on captivity.

Playing black-winged lovebird:

The Black-winged Lovebird nest in tree cavities, in holes in walls and even in nests of some Baglafecht Weaver.

In captivity, female leads Nesting material (small pieces of branches, leaves and grass) put in almost any part of their plumage.

The Black-winged Lovebird it's the only one Lovebirds using their own pens to build nest.

The breeding season, according to sources, It between March and November. It is not clear if the egg laying is synchronized with the rainy season. Normally, starting up five eggs, but they can reach eight captive.

Inseparable Power Abyssinian:

The diet release of the Black-winged Lovebird It consists mainly fruit, including Ficus figs and berries juniper.

Perform seasonal movements in relation to food availability.

Distribution:

The Black-winged Lovebird They are endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia from the South of Eritrea through the Harari Region and Addis Ababa including Great Rift Valley.

Frequently in montane forests: relatively uncommon at low altitudes in savanna areas.

Conservation:


minor concern

• Current Red List of UICN: Least concern

• Population trend: Increasing

The Black-winged Lovebird It is not globally threatened, although it is included in Appendix II (Anexo B) of the CITES Convention.

It has a very small distribution area, so you have a greater risk of extinction because if their habitat is destroyed or uncontrolled catches are made can lead to extinction.

considered as crop pest in some areas, though not of great importance, they can become the object of chemical fumigations to avoid their attacks.

However they are more frequent since 1989, perhaps due to reduced sales of this species for the pet trade.

In the news they are not considered endangered, but we must not fail to protect them and avoid both habitat destruction and illegal capture.

The Inseparable Abyssinian in captivity:

Although not as common as other species of Lovebirds (Rosy-faced Lovebird or the Yellow-collared Lovebird), this handsome Lovebirds It has a very pleasant disposition.

They are more tolerant with others Lovebirds, provided they have enough space, and they are one of the least noisy species.

Dwelling, on freedom, high mountain areas, It is not surprising that the Black-winged Lovebird I can tolerate ambient outdoor aviary, as long as they stay out of drafts and temperatures are not too extreme.

birds are relatively resistant, similar to Fischer's Lovebird or the Yellow-collared Lovebird, although they are not as much as Rosy-faced Lovebird.

typical in all Lovebirds, the Black-winged Lovebird is very sociable and loves the companionship. Their natural behavior is to live closely with a partner / a.

Despite being a very sociable pet and tender, they will need a lot of attention if kept separate. The majority They are kept in pairs to satisfy his great need for constant companionship, acicalamiento mortgage, and socialization.

For reproduce in captivity You need tranquility and a spacious and equipped cage at least two nest boxes.

With regard to its longevity, according to sources, a living specimen 14,6 years in captivity. In captivity, these animals are known to breed, approximately, to the 2 years of age.

Alternative names:

– Black-winged Lovebird, Abyssinian Lovebird, Black winged Lovebird (English).
– Inséparable d’Abyssinie, Inséparable à ailes noires, Inséparable taranta (French).
– Tarantapapagei (German).
– Inseparável-de-asa-preta (Portuguese).
– Inseparable Abisinio, Inseparable de Frente Roja, Agapornis Taranta (español).


scientific classification:

Edward Smith-Stanley
Edward Smith-Stanley

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Lovebirds
– Scientific name: Agapornis taranta
– Citation: (Stanley, 1814)
– Protonimo: Psittacus taranta


Images Black-winged Lovebird:

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Videos "Black-winged Lovebird"
Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Agapornis


"Inseparable Abyssinian" (Agapornis taranta)


Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – Agapornis taranta – Black-winged Lovebird in the San Diego Wild Animal Park, California By Carlos Urdiales [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – A male Black-winged Lovebird in a guava tree (eating semiripe) guavas, in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia By Veli Pohjonen (Own photographing in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A female Black-winged Lovebird in Ethiopia By Alastair Rae from London, United Kingdom (Black-winged Lovebird) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Inseparable from Abyssinia by avicue
(5) – Black-winged lovebird by mundoexotics
(6) – A painting of a male Black-winged Lovebird (also known as Abyssinian Lovebird) (originally captioned «Psittacula taranta. Abyssinian parrakeet») by Edward Lear 1812-1888 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: Andrew Spencer (Xeno-canto)

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Brown-backed Parrotlet
Touit melanonotus

Origin: Brazil
Character: ----
Life expectancy: ----
Height: 15 cm..

Brown-backed Parrotlet

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Description:


Anatomy-parrots

15 cm.. length.

The Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) has the forecrown, the lower cheeks, the sides of neck, the crown and the rear of the neck, grass-green; lores and upper cheeks paler and more yellowish green; ear-coverts brown. Mantle, back and center rump dull blackish-brown color; scapulars, sides rump and uppertail-coverts green.

Inner coverts and median, alula and primary coverts, blackish brown (the latter with narrow green margins at the outerweb); other coverts greenish brown grass. Tertiary brown. Flight feathers green on the outerweb with black opaque brown at the tips and innerwebs. Underwing, with coverts dull green, flight feather, pale grayish green. Chin yellowish; underparts pale grayish green, blur on the sides of chest. Upper, the tail centrally green with black spot on the tips of the outerweb. Outer feathers bright red at the base with broad black subterminal bands and a small green patch tips; undertail, the tail pale green tones and duller with greyish stain on the tip, pale red in outer featherss. Bill yellow distally, greyer towards base; irises grey; legs grey.

The females may show duller bluish-grey on underparts. Immature not described.

Habitat:

Mainly reported in humid forests on the lower mountain slopes. Most of the records are in altitudes between 500-1.000 m (1.400 metres in the Itatiaia National Park), but some are lowlands to near sea level (for example, Isla del Cardoso). gregarious and generally in small groups 5-20 birds.

Reproduction:

Virtually no information on the breeding. Presumably it occurs in September-October, but this is unconfirmed (Collar 1997a, Necklace et to the ., 2013). A juvenile was photographed in the Serra dos Órgãos National Park in December of 2008 (Young y Pimentel 2009).

Food:

Known foods include seeds large tree legumes and fruits Rapanea acuminata, Clusia sp. and mistletoe.

Distribution:

Size of its range (breeding/resident): 400.000 km2

The Cotorrita Dorsinegra has a limited distribution in southeast Brazil, from Bay (three records in the nineteenth century) to the South of São Paulo, leaping Espirito Santo (although presumably it is extinct there).

sporadically, albeit broad, reported in State of Rio de Janeiro, including Sierra Cantagalo, Serra dos Órgãos National Park and the surrounding areas of Teresopolis, including vicinity of The Desengano State Park. They were also observed in the Itatiaia massif (including the Itatiaia National Park) where distribution may include adjacent parts of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Also observed in other locations of unspecified Serra do Mar in the State of Rio de Janeiro and in the city of Rio de Janeiro (for example, in the National Park of Tijuca and forest Corvocado).

Reported in several locations in the Sao Paulo State, to the South of the Isla del Cardoso, near the border with Paraná. There may be seasonal movements or dispersions (perhaps mainly altitudinal and relatively short distances). Registered in several protected areas such as State Park Serra do Mar and the Itatiaia National Park.

Conservation:

State of conservation ⓘ

Vulnerable Vulnerable ⓘ (UICN)ⓘ

• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Vulnerable.
• Population trend: Decreasing.

Population size : 2500-9999 specimens.

JJustification of the Red List category

It is likely that the population of this species is small and decreases, with small subpopulations. For these reasons, the species is classified as Vulnerable.

Justification of the population

The evaluation of the Brazilian Red List poultry (MMA 2014) It is estimated that there <10.000 individuos maduros con <1,000 individuos maduros en cada subpoblación. Justification of trend

Se sospecha una decrease moderate and continuous of the population because rates of habitat destruction and degradation.

Conservation Actions Underway

CITES Appendix II. In Brazil, this species is considered Vulnerable nationally (Silveira & Straube 2008, MMA 2014), and it is protected by Brazilian law. It is distributed in many protected areas, with recent records: Desengano State Parks and Pedra Branca, Itatiaia, Serra dos Órgãos and Tijuca National Parks (Rio de Janeiro); Experimental Station Ubatuba, Iguape Environmental Protection Area, Serra do Mar, Ilha do Cardoso and State Parks Intervales (Sao Paulo); Salto Morato Natural Reserve y Marsh Antwren (Paraná) (Wege and Long 1995, Aleixo y Galetti 1997, Necklace et to the ., 2013)

Conservation Actions Proposed

Examine the suitable habitat in Bahia and Espírito Santo to clarify their distribution and status. To determine the seasonal abundance at different elevations. You consolidate the protected areas where distributed.

"Brown-backed Parrotlet" in captivity:

It is not known in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Brown-backed Parrotlet, Black-backed Parrotlet, Black-eared Parrotlet, Brown backed Parrotlet, Wied’s Parrotlet (English).
– Toui à dos noir (French).
– Braunrückenpapagei, Braunrücken-Papagei (German).
– Apuim-de-costas-pretas, apuim-de-cauda-vermelha, apuim-de-costa-preta, apuim-de-costas-escuras, papagainho, periquitinho (Portuguese).
– Cotorrita Dorsinegra, Lorito de Lomo Negro (español).


scientific classification:

Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied
Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Touit
– Scientific name: Touit melanonotus
– Citation: (Wied-Neuwied, 1820)
– Protonimo: Psittacus melanonotus


Images Brown-backed Parrotlet:

Cotorrita-Dorsinegra-(3)
Cotorrita-Dorsinegra-(2)

Video of the "Brown-backed Parrotlet"

Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Touit


Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus)


Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – A Brown-backed Parrotlet in Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil By Dario Sanches from Sao Paulo, Brazil [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – A Brown-backed Parrotlet in Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil By Dario Sanches from Sao Paulo, Brazil [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A Brown-backed Parrotlet in Ubatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil By Dario Sanches from Sao Paulo, Brazil [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: Guilherme de Melo Becher (Xeno-canto)

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Black Lory
Chalcopsitta atra

Origin: Indonesian
Character: Intelligent and affectionate.
Life expectancy: 25 years
Height: 32 cm..

Lori Negro

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Description

32 cm.. height and a weight between 230 and 260 gr.

The Black Lory (Chalcopsitta atra) It is the least colorful member of an otherwise very colorful genre. It´s, in poultry, therefore, the least popular. This is unfortunate because it is equally as interesting as the other members of the genus.

Black in color with a purplish sheen to the plumage that is highly evident in sunlight, which gives it a superficial appearance of a crow. Even their bare parts, as the nose , the skin around the eyes and at the base of the jaws, eyes and claws, they are equally dark. Rump displays a violet blue.

The underside of the tail feathers are color olivaceous with light infusions of red at the base.
The iris is orange-red, the grey legs.

The youth differ little from adults but have an eye-ring and a skin at the base of the peak which are whitish. It is grey.

There is a 3 subspecies, that differ little between if:

  • Chalcopsitta atra atra: Both adults, usually black. The bluish violet rump. The feathers of the bottom of tail olive/yellow washed in red. Naked eye-ring black , black skin at the base of the peak. Orange-red eyes.

  • Chalcopsitta atra bernsteini: Red marks / purple on the forehead and thighs, less evident in females; Blue darker in the rump.

  • Chalcopsitta atra insignis: Head striped gray/blue. The front, the face, the thighs and the underside of the wings are red. The feathers of the throat and underparts with red trim. The rump is dull blue. The lower part of the tail is greyish blue. It is one of the most beautiful parrots that exist. It will be necessary to see any parrot in the light of the Sun to be able to appreciate its beauty.

It is also said that there are other subspecies, the calcopsitta atra spectabilis, resident of the Mamberiok Peninsula, but the data given are running that it was only a hybridization of the Chalcopsitta Atra and the Chalcopsitta Sintillata.

They are nomadic outside of the breeding season., and, they are sometimes found in large groups, associated with the Blackbirds, feeding together on trees in flower.

Habitat:

The Black Lory live in the Plains, rarely above the 200 m. They are very abundant in relatively open habitats, as the mangroves near the coast, swamp forest, coconut plantations, scattered eucalyptus in the Middle areas of meadows and scrub land. From time to time come to the edge of the Woods primary or forest growth. The Black Lory is endemic to New Guinea.

Reproduction:

Most of the information has been obtained from captive birds. In the wild, most of these birds breed between December and February. In captivity, the female lays two white eggs which are incubated for about 25 days. The entire reproductive period is particularly long, lasting approximately 75 days.

The male incubates not, but sometimes it remains in the nest with the female. After birth the chicks remain in the nest approximately one 10 weeks.

Food:

The Black Lory is vegetarian. Primarily feeds on nectar and fruits. Constantly migrates in search of seasonal food. Green corn sprouts and seeds are also in their diet.. Enjoy the Schefflera shrubs.

Distribution:

Distribution Lori black
This species is distributed in the westernmost part of West Papua, the Indonesian portion of New Guinea. In particular, they are in the Western Vogelkop, also on the islands of Misool (provinces of Maluku), Batanta (papua province), the Onin and Bomberai and Salawati peninsulas (West Papua), off the coast.

Between the 3 [+] Subspecies:

  • Chalcopsitta atra atra: Distribution. West New Guinea

  • Chalcopsitta atra bernsteini: Distribution. Confined to the island of Misool (Indonesian) in the West of New Guinea.

  • Chalcopsitta atra insignis: Distribution. The Vogelkop, Island Amberpon, Onin, bomberai peninsulas, Northeast of New Guinea.

  • calcopsitta atra spectabilis: Distribution. mamberiok peninsula

Conservation:


minor concern


This lory is evaluated as least concern on the red list of threatened species. Is included in Appendix II of CITES.


The world population is estimated at 50.000 birds.

This number is probably stable, but data are lacking to say it with certainty.

The commercial import of this species in EC was banned in 1991.


"Black Lory" in captivity:

The Black Lory It is said is among the parrots with the sweetest character. They are easy to tame. Its obvious disadvantage is acute cries that often emit. Not everyone can tolerate them. It is however unusual in captivity.

The subspecies insignis is rare, and the subspecies bernsteini practically non-existent.

Alternative names:

– Black Lory, Rajah Lory, Red-quilled Lory (ingles).
– Lori noir (francés).
– Schwarzlori (alemán).
– Lóris-negro (portugués).
– Lori Negro (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Scientific name: Chalcopsitta atra
– Citation: (Scopoli, 1786)
– Protonimo: Psittacus ater

Images «Black Lory»:

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«Negro truck» (Chalcopsitta atra)


Sources:
– Avibase
– Photos: sciencio.com,
Goura (zoochat.com), My Birds Region
– Sounds: BAS van Balen (Xeno-canto)

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