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Black-headed Parrot
Pionites melanocephalus

Origin: Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia
Character: Divertida.
Life expectancy: 30 to 40 years
Height: 21 to 23 cm..

Cotorra pechiblanca

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Description:

Black-headed Parrot

The Black-headed Parrot (Pionites melanocephalus) measures of 21 to 23 cm.. height.

Unmistakable by crown black, chest and belly white, the latter with yellow sides (very visible on the fly). Breast bright yellow, nape orange acanelada, back and rump green. Tip pens of wings They are blue and dark go the closer they get to the body.

Legs and bill dark gray.

The youth They have bluish green spots on the nape, with chest and belly yellowish.

There is no sexual dimorphism in this species. The identification of genus must be performed by DNA testing or a surgical probe.

Description 2 subspecies:

  • Pionites melanocephalus melanocephalus

    (Linnaeus,1758) – The subspecies nominal.


  • Pionites melanocephalus pallidus

    (Berlepsch, 1890) – It has bright yellow in the throat, the thighs and tail.

Habitat:

It inhabits humid jungles, semi-wet, swampy, gallery woods, stubble and crop to the 1000 m. Walks in small flocks between 3 to 10 individuals, feed in the canopy, very rare in stratum low forest.

Reproduction:

Its laying is of 2 to 4 eggs and the breeding season It is from December to February in French Guiana, april in Venezuela, April to May Colombia, October to November Suriname.

Food:

Feeds of seeds several species of plants cellulose, plants, flowers and leaves. There is also evidence of some insects in your diet.

Distribution:

She can be seen in the wild along the Amazonia, from the North of the Amazon River, bordering south to northeastern Peru, also in the Guyanas.

Distribution 2 subspecies:

  • Pionites melanocephalus melanocephalus

    (Linnaeus,1758) – The subspecies nominal.


  • Pionites melanocephalus pallidus

    (Berlepsch, 1890) – South of Colombia to the East of Ecuador and northeast of Peru.

Conservation:

State of conservation ⓘ

minor concern Minor Concern ⓘ (UICN)ⓘ

Although not in danger of extinction Its population has declined significantly. The illegal marketing is the main theory against its appearance and adaptation in an environment foreign to its natural environment. Poaching of pigeons and felling of trees are common in the south of the country.

"Black-headed Parrot" in captivity:

Popular poultry farming. They adapt easily to the bird or Aviary cages. You need a degree quite high commitment and attention by the owner. The like to interact with other birds and people. The love to play with toys and can be quite noisy. An interesting feature of the Black-headed Parrot It is their habit of rolling on his back and play with toys help of their paws.
He manages to replace their jungle habitats in parks or green areas of large cities.
Its price is quite high compared to other species due to its striking plumage and friendliness..

Alternative names:

– Black headed Parrot, Black-crowned Parrot, Black-headed Caique, Black-headed Parrot(English)
– Cotorra pechiblanca, Loro cacique o Loro mocho (Colombia)
– Perico calzoncito (Venezuela)
– Loro coroninegro (Ecuador)
– Chirricles cabeza negra (Peru)
– Grünzügelpapagei, Grünzügel-Papagei (Germany)
– Lorito Chirlecrés, Lorito Chirlicrés, Lorito Gordo de Cabeza Negra (Spain)
– Caïque à tête noire, Caïque maïpouri (France)
– cabeça-preta, maipuré, marianinha-da-cabeça-preta, Marianinha-de-cabeça-preta (Brazil)

scientific classification:

  • Order: Psittaciformes
  • Family: Psittacidae
  • Genus: Pionites
  • Scientific name: Pionites melanocephalus
  • Citation: (Linnaeus, 1758)
  • Protonimo: Psittacus melanocephalus

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Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Pionites
  • Pionites melanocephalus
  • —- Pionites melanocephalus melanocephalus
  • —- Pionites melanocephalus pallidus
  • Pionites leucogaster
  • —- Pionites leucogaster leucogaster
  • —- Pionites leucogaster xanthomerius
  • —- Pionites leucogaster xanthurus


Black-headed Parrot (Pionites melanocephalus)


Sources:

  • Avibase
  • Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
  • Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
  • Parrots, Parrots and macaws Neotropical
  • Baywood

  • caiqueparrots

  • Photos: Natural history of parrots /.A Paris :chez Levrault … ;an IX (1801)-an XIII (1805).. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40064546

  • Sounds: controles-canto.org – Patrick INGREMEAU

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Blue fronted Parrot
Amazona aestiva

Origin: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay
Character: Intelligent, curious and affectionate
Life expectancy: 50 to 60 years
Height: 33 to 39 cm..


Blue fronted Parrot

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Description

33-39 cm.. height and weight around the 450 and 550 g..

The Blue fronted Parrot (Amazona aestiva) is distinguished by yellow head, with blue-green forehead and cheek, Dark nostrils, Red shoulders outlined with yellow, wing with red patch and dark blue ends. Rest of the usually green body, more clear towards the belly and tail.

  • The subspecies Amazona aestiva xanthopteryx of Bolivia, has more extensive yellow face and the shoulder is mostly yellow with a small red patch.

  • The subspecies A. to. xanthopteryx (Yellow wing Amazon): Wing coverts of the shoulder area almost exclusively yellow and, in general, creating a stain of greater extension. – From the southwest of Mato Grosso, Brazil, North and East of Bolivia, Paraguay and northern Argentina


Anatomy-parrots

In young coloration is generally more off. The blue and yellow practically do not exist and the iris is dark

Habitat:

Video – "Blue fronted Parrot"

AVES - The Amazon Aestiva, one of the most popular and talkative parrots
Watch this video on YouTube.

Lives in humid forests, Savanna, gallery forest, areas planted with trees and forest with palms, up to 1600m.

Common in pairs or flocks, they have many individuals community roosts.
In this species the sex of the specimens is not distinguished at a glance.

Reproduction:

It nests in holes in large trees.

Breeds between October and March.

The implementation is usually of 3 eggs, and incubation lasts approximately 25 days. Chicks leave the nest to the 60 days.

Food:

Its food consists of fruit, berries, nuts, leaves and seeds.

Distribution:

Amazon Frentiazul location

Interior of South America, from the North-East of Brazil, East of Bolivia, Paraguay, to the North of Argentina.

Conservation:

Not considered under any threat category globally.

State of conservation ⓘ
minor concern Minor Concern ⓘ (UICN)ⓘ

Protected by the Convention CITES, consisting in annex II (species that may be threatened by a trade out of control).
It is a fairly widespread species in their area of distribution and is considered to have a stable population. However, numbers are declining rapidly in some areas due to capture for trade (both legal and illegal), and to other problems such as the destruction of their habitat and human pressure. Another problem affecting the species is that the average age of populations that exist in freedom is not known.

Blue fronted Parrot in captivity:

He is very smart, curious and loving. They are very sociable and gets along very well with children.

It is one of the best imitators that exist within the group psittacine after grays.
With its strong beak, as any Parrot, She likes chewing everything that gets you ahead. So, newcomer to our home, It is necessary to pay close attention.

It has a social behaviour so it is important to look for a partner. A large aviary and the possibility of going out every day are necessary.
If it feels threatened, It opens its wings between loud cries and wild-eyed.
Water love it. Released, When it rains, enjoy, in the rain, with open wings. The ideal humidity for a Blue fronted Parrot is of the 60-70%, which is impossible in an apartment during the winters in the heat of radiators. It is therefore necessary the use of humidifiers.

The staple food is made up of different types of nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, corn, wheat, etc. Important for a healthy diet are fruits and vegetables. These must be offered fresh every day.
Just before the breeding season, our birds must be provided with foods rich in calcium and protein, for example egg cooked.
Multivitamin supplements complete proper nutrition.

The female lays two to five eggs that incubate for an approximate period of 25 to 28 days.

Alternative names:

– Blue fronted Parrot, Blue-fronted Amazon, Blue-fronted Parrot, Turquoise-fronted Amazon, Turquoise-fronted Parrot (English).
– Amazone à front bleu (French).
– Blaustirnamazone, Rotbugamazone (German).
– Papagaio-verdadeiro, papagaio-colareiro, papagaio-comum, papagaio-curau (Portuguese).
– Amazona Frentiazul, Amazona Sudamericana, Loro hablador, Lora frente azul (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Amazona
– Scientific name: Amazona aestiva
– Citation: (Linnaeus, 1758)
– Protonimo: Psittacus aestivus

Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Amazona


Sources:
– Parrot Book, Parrots and macaws Neotropical
– avibase
– SEO.org
– Photo: birdnest
– Sounds: Diego Caiafa

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Salmon-crested cockatoo
Cacatua moluccensis

Origin: Indonesian
Character: Outgoing, affective
Life expectancy: 50 to 60 years
Height: 40 to 50 cm..

Cacatúa Moluqueña

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Description

40 to 50 cm.. length and a weight of up to 900 gr.
The plumage of the Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) is predominantly white, except the tuft, that consists of red feathers that is usually when the bird is excited.

The interior of the wings is light salmon color. The the tail feathers they have a yellow-orange and pink color at the base.
The bill is strong, curved and black. The legs also are of color black. A skin bare of color white blue surrounds them eyessexual dimorphism It is in the color of your eyes. Males have dark eyes while females have them red.
The immature are like adults.

Habitat:

Video – "Salmon-crested cockatoo" (Cacatua moluccensis)

moluccan cockatoo
Watch this video on YouTube.

It shows preference for forests. It is from sea level up to the 1200 metres of elevation. In noisy roosts, during the breeding season, alone or in couples; at other times are found in groups of up to 16 birds. Species usually shy. You enable in the early morning and at dusk.

Reproduction:

The breeding season exact in the nature is unknown, but the activity of nesting It has observed in mayo, July and August, When the birds are usually seen alone or in pairs. The nests are built in large trees, taking advantage of holes in the trunks to 25 meters above the ground. The implementation size in captivity is from one to three, usually two, the eggs, they are incubated by both parents for 28 to 29 days.

Food:

With feeds fruit, grains, seeds, berries, vegetables and dried fruits. It has a peak strong, able to break the hard shells.
Probably also feed on insects and their larvae and from time to time in the coconut plantations, where Peck young fruits, to reach the water and the meat of the content.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 33.800 km2

Lives in the Plains to low height in the islands of the South of the Moluccas in Indonesian, Islands of Ceram, Saparua and Haruku.
It was introduced on the neighbouring island of Ambon.

Conservation:

State of conservation ⓘ

Vulnerable Vulnerable ⓘ (UICN)ⓘ

• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Vulnerable.

• Population trend: Decreasing.

Is in the list of species at risk of CIPA (International Council for the protection of birds). It became part of the I in 1989 of the CITES and, in Europe, is covered by the program of protection of the species in extinction (EEP).

Their main threats they are the illegal trade (in great measure responsibility of Indonesian) and deforestation, that has led to a dramatic loss of habitat.

In 1982, exported a total of 6.413 birds, around the 15% of all local poultry exports, Since this species is still very desired as a companion bird.

Although the international trade reported fell to zero in the Decade of 1990, them hunters will have maintained very active and the birds are sold openly in Indonesian.

Just 62.400 Salmon-crested cockatoo in the world according to the FWS Federal Register.

In the news Loro Parque Foundation has a "field project" underway for its protection and survival in its country of origin, We hope that this great work to proceed and succeed.

"Salmon-crested cockatoo" in captivity:

In captivity is quite rare and face, but he has adapted well and plays smoothly in the spaces provided.

As a pet is simply exceptional for its docility. The only drawback is the noise it emits at times when its demands are not immediately met.

Despite their exceptional behavior, we should not consider the possession of this cockatoo as a cage bird of this wonderful bird. Trade can lead in a few years to extinction.

Alternative names:

– Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Moluccan Cockatoo, Rose cackatoo (ingles).
– Cacatoès à huppe rouge, Cacatoès des Moluques (francés).
– Molukkenkakadu (alemán).
– Cacatua-das-molucas (portugués).
– Cacatúa Copete Encarnado, Cacatúa Moluqueña, Cacatúa de las Molucas (español).

Gmelin Johann Friedrich
Gmelin Johann Friedrich

Clasificación científica:


– Orden: Psittaciformes
– Familia: Cacatuidae
– Genus: Cacatua
– Nombre científico: Cacatua moluccensis
– Citation: (Gmelin, 1788)
– Protónimo: Psittacus moluccensis


Imágenes Cacatúa Moluqueña:

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Psitácidas en el mundo

Especies del género Cacatua

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

– Fotos: de.wikipedia.org, Wikimedia

– Sonidos: Frank Lambert (xeno-canto)

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Blue streaked Lory
Eos reticulata

Origin: Indonesian
Character: active and playful
Life expectancy: 28 to 32 years
Height: 30 cm..


Blue streaked Lory

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Description

About 30 cm.. length and a weight between 140 and 170 gr.

Like all species of the genus Eos, the “Tanimbar Lory” (Eos reticulata), shows a beautiful plumage mainly red. In adults, a great band blue-violet crosses the region of the eye and continues in the patches that cover the ears, at the sides of the neck.

The under neck and the mantle they are covered with long, violet-blue stripes.
The back and tail they are more or less blue red striped.

The pens and large blankets have terminations in black. The primary is almost entirely black. The tail is brownish black above and below a red opaque.

The bottom of the wings they have the edge and dark tips. Thighs and flanks they are completely Red. The bill coral red. Iris orange-red. The legs are grey.

In youth , the feathers the lower parts are aligned blue-black variably. The shield It is covered with blue spots instead of stripes. The bill is brownish Orange. The irises They are brown.

Habitat:

The Blue streaked Lory they live mostly in the most wooded areas, including primary and secondary forests. They are also found in coconut plantations, of sago palms, in the mangroves and the cultivated lands.

It seems that they show a certain attraction for the monsoon forests, relatively open and located in low-lying areas.

They live alone, in pairs or in small groups of up to ten or more individuals. These are rather shy and discreet, but their presence is often betrayed by the screams produced flocks in flight.

They have a direct flight, quite fast and composed of many flapping. Often feed on coconut blossom trees and the sago palms.

Reproduction:

There is little information of the natural environment. The Blue streaked Lory They typically make 2 or 3 eggs that colouring of 24 to 26 days. The chicks leave the nest after 7 to 8 weeks. But, even after feather, they return regularly to rest awhile. The youth they stay in the family throughout the summer and then join the dormitories where they continue their learning.

Food:

They have an exclusively vegetarian diet. They feed on fruits, seeds, buds and immature seeds. His tongue with a brush-shaped end is specialized to collect nectar and pollen.

Distribution:

Lori distribution of the Tanimbar
Is located in Yamdena and Larat, Tanimbar Islands and island of Babar, Indonesian. Introduced in Kai Islands and island of Damar, where has possibly gone.

Conservation:


Near-threatened

– Current IUCN Red List category: Near threatened

– The population trend: Decreasing

Habitat loss continues apace in southern Yamdena
The species is suspected that it is decreasing at a rate of slow to moderate, due to the combined forces of habitat loss and capture.
It is estimated a population of 220.000 ± 50.000 birds in Yamdena

Nearly 3000 birds are traded on the international market of birds each year, fact that probably has not caused a decrease in its population. Habitat loss continues however, and this, combined with capture, probably if that will lead to more declines.

Conservation Actions Proposed:

– Regularly monitoring at certain sites throughout its range to determine population trends.
– Investigate the degree of capture and take appropriate measures, including the use of awareness-raising campaigns, to address these issues.
– Protection of the areas significant of forest right in all the Islands where is distributes the species.

"Blue streaked Lory" in captivity:

Lives of 15 to 30 years in the wild; and between 28 and 32 years in captivity.
Fairly common in the s 1970. Nowadays it is not unusual to see them in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Blue streaked Lory, Blue-streaked Lory (ingles).
– Lori réticulé, Lori à raies bleues, Lori strié bleu (French).
– Strichellori (German).
– Lóris-de-crista-azul (Portuguese).
– Lori de las Tanimbar, Lori Reticulado (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Scientific name: Eos reticulata
– Citation: (Muller,S, 1841)
– Protonimo: Psittacus reticulatus

“Tanimbar Lory” Images:

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«Tanimbar Lory» (Eos reticulata)


Sources:
– Avibase, BirdLife.org, Oiseaux.NET
– Photos: Wikipedia – Uploaded by Benjamint444 , Jurong Bird Park, Singapore by chong kwang (Wikimedia), Jurong Bird Park, Singapore 2 by Michael Gwyther-Jones (Wikimedia), Photographed by Benjamint444 (Wikimedia), René Modery (Wikimedia)
– Sounds: Mike Catsis (Xeno-canto)

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Musk Lorikeet
Glossopsitta concinna

Origin: Australia
Character: Playful
Life expectancy: 15 to 25 years
Height: 20 to 23 cm..

Musk Lorikeet

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Description

20 to 23 cm.. length and a weight between 52 and 56 g..

The general plumage of the Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) is green.

The part forward of the crown, lores and coverts headphones are of color Scarlet. Top of the head and cheeks, of color green impregnated of Turquoise under eye. The underparts of color green with a washed Brown olive around the sides of the chest. Green bright it rump. Wing coverts green, flight feather of color gray to black and a band of color yellow in the area of the shoulders. The feathers of the tail with brands reddish orange.
Part back from the neck yellowish green. Beside the edges of the wings colour yellow. Bill black-tipped Red. The irises Orange and the legs greenish Brown.

The blue area in the crown of the female It is smaller and paler which in the male.

The name of the species derives from a musky odor that is said to emit these birds.

Subspecies description:

  • Glossopsitta concinna concinna

    (Shaw, 1791) – Nominal.


  • Glossopsitta concinna didimus

    (Mathews, 1915) – Less blue in the crown, nearly absent in the female.

Habitat:

Seasonally nomadic Depending on the flowering of the eucalyptus, at least at the ends of their range.
Found in many habitats of open forest, agricultural and suburban areas, including forests of eucalyptus, dry forests, dense rainforest (particularly in Tasmania) and riparian forests.

It avoids the high open woods and high altitude. Often found in large flocks of more than one hundred of individuals, where couples who form strong bonds, they often live together. It is extremely trusting when feeds.

Flocks have been seen, frequently, flying at high altitude.

Reproduction:

Season of mating from August to January. The nests they are built in holes of eucalyptus. The two eggs are incubated for about 25 days and the young leave the nest between 6 and 7 weeks after hatching.

Food:

like most others Lori, the diet consists in nectar and pollen, as well as small fruits and some insects. They can RAID orchards, vineyards and crops, forming herds with the Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) and other gender lori Glossopsitta.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 664.000 km2

The Musk Lorikeet are located in the East of New South Wales, Victoria, South of Australia and Tasmania.

Subspecies distribution:

  • Glossopsitta concinna concinna

    (Shaw, 1791) – Nominal.


  • Glossopsitta concinna didimus

    (Mathews, 1915) – Tasmania, sometimes King Island. Small population wild in Perth.

Conservation:


minor concern

• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern

• Population trend: Stable


The world population It has not been quantified, but the species is reported be very common (pit et to the. 1997).

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


"Musk Lorikeet" in captivity:

Rare out of Australia, small number in the aviaries of United States and United Kingdom.

A delight, playful, more quiet that the Iris Lorikeet; they can imitate sounds; a bit messy due to a diet of nectar.

Alternative names:

– Musk Lorikeet (ingles).
– Lori à bandeau rouge, Loriquet musqué (French).
– Moschuslori (German).
– Loris Musk (Portuguese).
– Lori Almizclero (español).

George Shaw
George Shaw

scientific classification:


– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Glossopsitta
– Scientific name: Glossopsitta concinna
– Citation: (Shaw, 1791)
– Protonimo: Annual parrot


Images «Lori AlmizClero»:

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Videos "Musk Lorikeet"

«Lori Reader» (Glossopsitta concinna)


Sources:

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

Photos:

1 – By JJ Harrison (jjharrison89@facebook.com) (Own work) [GFDL 1.2 or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
2 – By Steve (originally posted to Flickr as Musk Lorikeet.) [CC-BY-SA-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
3 – free-pet-wallpapers.com
4 – «Musk Lorikeet 2" Of JJ Harrison (jjharrison89@facebook.com) – It operates propria. With license CC BY-SA 3.0 Transact Wikimedia Commons.
5 – Image: Steven Kuiter – biodiversitysnapshots.NET.au

Sounds: Marc Anderson (Xeno-canto)

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Palm Lorikeet
Charmosyna palmarum

Origin: Vanuatu
Character: ---
Life expectancy: ----
Height: 17 cm..

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Description

17 cm.. length and an approximate weight of 35 g..
Palm Lorikeet

The head of the Palm Lorikeet (Charmosyna palmarum) is bright green, showing some red markings around the base of the bill, lores and the chin. The upperparts are bright green with a light washed olive brown through the mantle.

The wings are green. Under the greenish-gray wing coverts. The lower parts are bright green, more yellowish in the chin, the throat and the center of the belly (males sometimes also with some feathers red in the abdomen and the thighs). Tail Green with yellow in the Center and by the side of the feathers; below the tail is yellow.
Bill orange; cere orange; irises yellow; legs yellowish-orange.

In the females, Red in the face is reduced or absent. Immature similar to the female, but in general most off. Iris ochre-coloured. Bill yellowish brown.

Habitat:

The Palm Lorikeet It is distributed in the forests and wooded lands, more common in the foothills than in the lowlands, and mostly uninhabited cloud forests of the larger islands above 1.000 m. He travels a lot between feeding sites and is found in pairs or flocks in the tops of the trees, where its Green plumage blends with the surroundings when it feeds among the flowers.
In flocks, couples have been observed grooming are, indicating that the pair bond is maintained when the birds are in larger groups.

A constant chatter deals the presence of these parrots in their search for food.

Reproduction:

Breeding habits they are little known, but a nest with two chicks in Holy (Vanuatu), It was found, in December of 1961, in a branch of a hollow tree to 6 meters above the ground in the cloud to 1,600 m forests. altitude.
They appear in the lowlands of sporadically, especially when the Erythnna and sago palm they are in flower.

Food:

Feeds in the Palms, lianas, fig trees and shrubs, taking nectar, pollen, fruits and berries, and particularly fond with the sago palm (Cycas circinalis).

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 11.300 km2

Distributed by Southwest of Polynesia in Vanuatu, the Duff Islands, Santa Cruz Islands and Banks Islands.
Range seems to expand and contract, and it has been speculated that this may be related to the effect of cyclones, or sporadic colonies as a result of blooms. These may include, in Vanuatu It was noted from fate in 1879 for the first time in 30 years, and was still present there in the decade of 1930, but by the Decade of 1960 had disappeared.

Has also been recorded in Vanuatu from Holy Spirit, Aoba, Maewo, Pentecost, Malakula, Ambrym, Paama, Lopévi, Tongoa, EMAE, Nguna, Eromanga, Tanna and Futuna; in Banks group in Santa Maria. Ureparapara, Vanua Lava Lava and Mere; and in the Group of Tinakula Santa Cruz, Utupua and Vanikoro.

Conservation:


Vulnerable


• Current IUCN Red List category: Vulnerable

• Population trend: Decreasing

The total size of the population It is estimated that it will fall within the band of 1,000-2,499 mature individuals.

Avian malaria, the cyclones and the natural cycles are suggested causes of the fluctuating range. Lowland forests, especially in small islands with high populations human, It is clearing for agriculture, domestic demand for timber and commercial logging, avoiding this kind of habitat can be regularly used by this species.

"Palm Lorikeet" in captivity:

Very rare poultry.

Alternative names:

– Palm Lorikeet, Green Palm Lorikeet (ingles).
– Lori des palmiers (French).
– Palmenlori (German).
– Lori Palmero (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Charmosyna
– Scientific name: Charmosyna palmarum
– Citation: (Gmelin, 1788)
– Protonimo: parrot trees

Images "Palm Lorikeet"

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"Lori Palmer" (Charmosyna palmarum)


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 – taenos

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Orange-fronted hanging parrot
Loriculus aurantiifrons

Origin: Papua New Guinea
Character: Shy
Life expectancy: ----
Height: 11 cm..

Loriculo Bean

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Anatomy-parrots

Description

It measures each 11 cm.. length and a weight between 13 and 16 g..

Hanging-Papu

The head of the Orange-fronted hanging parrot (Loriculus aurantiifrons) is green, with the front of the crown yellow (sharp demarcation of the green in the crown rear). Upperparts green, with rump and uppertail-coverts bright red; sides rump with yellow marks. Wings Greens with vane internal to the flight feather blackish. Blue with green Underwing coverts. Chin red, rest of the underparts are slightly more yellowish than upperparts (especially coverts). Timoneras pens Green with tips yellow; undertail bluish.

Bill black; Iris whitish; legs brownish black.

Female has the face and the part front of it crown Green with red and pale blue feathers. Spada Red more small that it's the male. Iris brown.

The young birds lack of the crown and throat red. Bill brown.

Description 3 subspecies

  • Loriculus aurantiifrons aurantiifrons

    (Schlegel, 1871) – Nominal


  • Loriculus aurantiifrons batavorum

    (Stresemann, 1913) – Male with less yellow in forecrown. Female similar to nominal.


  • Loriculus aurantiifrons meeki

    (Hartert, 1895) – The male as of the subspecies batavorum but slightly larger. Female also similar to nominal but larger and bases of feathers on the front of the crown, yellow-brown color.

Habitat:

The Orange-fronted hanging parrot they are distributed in the low jungle to a altitude approximate of 1.200 m (from time to time to 1.000 m), along the edges of forests, in palm plantations, areas of secondary growth, casuarinas, pines, gardens and partially cleared areas.

The species is inconspicuous and usually difficult to detect, except when they are called among them, Since it flies above the canopy. It is usually found in groups of two to four members, foraging at various levels in the forest.

Birds perch on occasions in a branch and sing (possibly part of their courtship behavior).

Reproduction:

Guidelines of nesting you have registered between July and October, and it is said that on one occasion a bird was found incubating four eggs in a hole to 12 meters above the ground. The birds have also been observed visiting holes in arboreal termite, perhaps to rest.

Food:

Is them has observed entering their peak next to the needles of casuarinas, probably in search of Lerp insects. The diet also includes outbreaks, fruits and flowers.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 576.000 km2

Widely distributed, Although not particularly continuously, through much of the lowlands of New Guinea, in both Irian Java, Indonesian, and Papua New Guinea, Although it can be absent from most of the Center-South of the big island.

Its small size, coloration and habits make difficult his observation. Field work are running that the species is continuing in the North and South of New Guinea with the clinal variation in size. The range includes the following islands of the coast: Misool, Waigeo, Karkar, Fergusson and Goodenough.

Distribution 3 subspecies:

  • Loriculus aurantiifrons aurantiifrons

    Nominal.


  • Loriculus aurantiifrons batavorum

    Waigeu, West of the papua islands, and Northwest of New Guinea, East Coast region North of Sepik River, North of Papua New Guinea, and the South coast of Setekwa River, Irian Jaya.


  • Loriculus aurantiifrons meeki

    Fergusson, Goodenough, Karkar Islands (Papua New Guinea), and this from New Guinea, from the coast north to the West of the region of Sepik River, and in the South West area of lowland up to the region of Fly River, and possibly in the vicinity of Irian Jaya.

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern.

• Population trend: Stable.

The world population of the Orange-fronted hanging parrot It has not been quantified, Although it is suspected that it may be most of 100.000 specimens and are considered stable and locally common (pit et to the. 1997).

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


"Orange-fronted hanging parrot" in captivity:

extremely rare.

Alternative names:

– Orange-fronted Hanging-Parrot, Bat Lorikeet, Golden-fronted Hanging-Parrot, Misool Hanging-Parrot, Orange fronted Hanging Parrot, Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot, Papuan Hanging Parrot, Papuan Hanging-Parrot (ingles).
– Coryllis à front orange (French).
– Goldstirnpapageichen, Grünstirnpapag (German).
– Lorículo Papú (español).


scientific classification:

Hermann Schlegel
Hermann Schlegel

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Loriculus
– Scientific name: Loriculus aurantiifrons
– Citation: Schlegel, 1871
– Protonimo: Loriculus aurantiifrons

Images "Orange-fronted hanging parrot"

«Papú Loricle» (Loriculus aurantiifrons)


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) – Rockjumper
(2) – hbw

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Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot
Micropsitta geelvinkiana

Origin: Indonesian
Character: Shy
Life expectancy: ---
Height: 9 cm..


Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot

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Anatomy-parrots

Description

The Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot (Micropsitta geelvinkiana) has 9 cm.. length between 13 and 17 g. of weight.

The coverts headphones are of color brown with fusion to blue-green in the part rear; crown purple-blue; Upperparts green, Middle coverts with centers of color blackish. The flight feather Black with narrow green borders in vane outer. The underparts Green Center of chest and belly ocher-yellow, more warm towards the part superior of the chest. Uppertail Yellow. Central feathers of the tail blue, Green Tips with yellow spots and black exterior.

The bill grey; irises of color red or brown orange; legs grey.

Female with less blue of the crown and underparts greenish yellow.

Immature with the bill mostly yellow in color and gray tipped.

Subspecies description

  • Micropsitta geelvinkiana geelvinkiana

    : (Schlegel, 1871) – The nominal


  • Micropsitta geelvinkiana misoriensis

    : (Salvadori, 1876) – The male has the head Brown marks on the belly yellow and orange. Female with the crown blue and underparts greenish.

Habitat:

Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot

With distributes in lowland, secondary growth, cultivated areas with isolated trees, and around native gardens, until 300 meters or higher altitudes. The birds are found in groups of 4-5. and is them has seen associate it with other birds in them trees low of berries that accrued in the forest. very shy.

Reproduction:

They dig caves in termite tree in which to lay their eggs (also used for rest cavities at night), often close to the ground. The nesting It was observed from mid-June to August. Arndt He found two young in a nest which were visited by the female every two hours. The chamber was filled with dust from the termite mound and contained some broken egg shell and feathers.

Food:

Probably Lichen and fungi from the bark of the trees. As in other Meeki, crushed seeds were found in the stomach of a bird collected.

Distribution:

Size distribution (reproduction / resident): 2,500 km2

Are observed only in Numfor and Biak island, (Indonesian), up to about 300 meters above sea level. In 1991 It was thought that the global population was around of 10.000 and stable, but in 1997 searches for the species over a period of 12 days suggested that it was either rare or easily missed, with observations of a single day, sometimes only with sound contacts.

Subspecies distribution:

  • Micropsitta geelvinkiana geelvinkiana

    : (Schlegel, 1871) – Nominal


  • Micropsitta geelvinkiana misoriensis

    : (Salvadori, 1876) – Present in Biak island.

Conservation:


Near-threatened


• Current IUCN Red List category: Near threatened

• Population trend: Decreasing

The size of the world population It has not been quantified; in 1991 It was estimated in approximately 10,000 specimens. The species is described as well distributed in good numbers in lowland primary and secondary forests. (pit et to the. 1997).

There are no data on population trends, but the species is suspected that it is decreasing at a rate of slow to moderate, due to loss of habitat.

"Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot" in captivity:

Not found in poultry farming.

Alternative names:

– Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot, Geelvink Bay Pygmy Parrot, Geelvink Pygmy Parrot (ingles).
– Micropsitte de Geelvink (French).
– Geelvinkspechtpapagei, Geelvink-Spechtpapagei (German).
– Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Portuguese).
– Microloro de Geelvink (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Scientific name: Micropsitta geelvinkiana
– Genus: Meeki
– Citation: (Schlegel, 1871)
– Protonimo: Nasiterna pygmaea Geelvinkiana

Images "Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot"

Videos "Geelvink Pygmy-Parrot"

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«Microloro de Geelvink» (Micropsitta geelvinkiana)


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 juvenile bird on the termite mount (nest). by mehdhalaouate – lynx
(2) – «Nasiternageelvinkianakeulemans» by John Gerrard Keulemans – Ornithological Miscellany. Volume 1. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

– Sounds: George Wagner (Xeno-canto)

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