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Festive Parrot
Amazona festiva

Origin: Brazil, Peru, Guyana, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela
Character: Excitable
Life expectancy: 40 to 50 years
Height: 38 a 41cm.

Amazona festiva

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Description


Anatomy-parrots

38-41 cm.. tall and 370g. weight.
The Festive Parrot (Amazona festiva) has the cheeks and sides neck Green with strong blue diffusion; lores and a close frontal band red; feathers above and behind them eyes blue; Forehead rather yellowish green. Crown Green but darker; Feathers of the nape of color green with a band terminal dark. Mantle, scapulars, top of the back and uppertail-coverts dark green; Rump and the greater part of the low back bright red. Primary coverts Violet Blue. Other coverts dark green.

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Edge carpal of the wing and margin of the outerweb of the primaries, blue; innerwebs black; secondaries dark blue-tipped, secondaries more interior Green. Underwing-coverts green. Chin and throat blue; Breast and belly green; coverts infra-flows brighter yellowish green. Tail green, of paler green yellowish at the tip; Trace reddish at the base of some feathers.

The bill color cuerno-marron; Iris yellow, legs dark grey.

Both sexes are similar.

Immature have irises dark and show a less intense color in the head. Its back low is practically Green; some of the pens outside of it tail they have a red base.

Subspecies description

  • Amazona festiva bodini

    (Finsch, 1873) – It has a broadband Violet Blue and red in the front behind the eyes.


  • Amazona festiva festiva

    (Linnaeus,1758) – The nominal.

Habitat:

Video – "Festive Parrot" (Amazona festiva)

Festive Amazon "Charlie"
Watch this video on YouTube.

The Festive Parrot they attend primary and secondary lowland forests, mainly várzea, swamp forest and River Islands, as well igapó (permanently flooded forest), usually are found near the water and can prevent forests of Earth firm, although also reported in gallery forests and savannahs with scattered trees.

Observed in cocoa plantations in Brazil. At altitudes of 500 metres in Colombia and 100 metres in Venezuela. Usually in small flocks with larger meetings occasionally reported. Flocks of up to 50 birds are about Leticia between the months of May-June. Tend to gather is by the afternoon and in the evening in products communal.

Reproduction:

It nests in hollow of trees dead between mayo to June.
A breeding pair averages 3 eggs in each clutch and the incubation period is generally about 28 days.

Food:

Usually in numerous flocks, little of its power is known.

Distribution:

The Festive Parrot found in the North of South America mainly as two large populations disjunct in the basins of the amazon and Orinoco.

A population occupies the Northwest of Guyana (very few records) and Venezuela in southern Apure in the Meta River and a half Orinoco to Delta Amacuro.

The second extends from parts of the lowlands of the East (Colombia including the lower part of the Casanare River, lower Meta River and Vaupes River towards the South through the amazon of Ecuador (where birds are reported in Napo River, but few recent records) and northeast of Peru, and further to the East through the West of Brazil, from Rio Branco, Black river and bottom of the Madeira river up to the Basin Amazon East in Amapá and For and at the mouth of the amazon on Ilha Mexiana (where is its status uncertain).

Probably in its greater part resident, Although sporadic Bird on the edge of its distribution area in Ecuador and Guyana, They suggest seasonal movements outside their range, obviously low in Guyana and local in Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru, but more common in parts of the Amazonia occidental in Brazil and locally the Amazona more common in some areas Colombia (for example by of Leticia).

Pursued to the trade in live birds in parts of its area of distribution (for example, Peru). Its swampy habitat is not much in demand for agriculture, by what does not seems to have a contraction apparent large scale of its population.

Subspecies distribution:

  • Amazona festiva bodini

    (Finsch, 1873) – It is from Colombia to the basin of the Orinoco of Venezuela


  • Amazona festiva festiva

    (Linnaeus, 1758) – The nominal.

Conservation:

State of conservation ⓘ

Near-threatened Near Threatened ⓘ (UICN)ⓘ

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

• Population trend: Decreasing.

While it has declined locally, still fairly common throughout much of its range, and may even be close to cities as Manaus and Iquitos.

The size of the world population It has not been quantified, but this species is described as «Rare»

Consequently, is considered of least concern by BirdLife International and the IUCN , Although it was categorized as vulnerable in 2012, because of patterns of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and the susceptibility to hunt, predicts that the population will decrease quickly during the next three generations.

Festive Parrot in captivity:

Very rare in captivity.

His temperament is extremely excitable. Males tend to be aggressive. Good to excellent imitator.

It feeds on the sunflower seeds or other provided you ,fruit, vegetables etc..

Alternative names:

– Festive Parrot, Festive Amazon, Red-backed Amazon, Red-backed Parrot (English).
– Amazone tavoua, Amazona festiva (French).
– Blaubartamazone (German).
– Papagaio-da-várzea, papa-cacau, tauá, tavua (Portuguese).
– Amazona de Lomo Rojo, Amazona Festiva, Lora Festiva (español).
– Lora Festiva (Colombia).
– Loro de Lomo Rojo (Peru).
– Loro Lomirrojo (Venezuela).


scientific classification:

Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus

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


Festive Parrot Images:

Amazona-festiva-(5)
Amazona-festiva-(4)
Amazona-festiva-(3)
Amazona-festiva-(2)
Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Amazona


Sources:

  • Parrot Book, Parrots and macaws Neotropical
  • avibase

Photos:

(1) – Festive Amazon at Loro Parque, Teneriffe By derivative work: Snowmanradio (talk)Festive_Amazon_BW. JPG: Berthold Werner (Festive_Amazon_BW. JPG) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – A Festive Amazon at Tulsa Zoo, USA. This subspecies is known as Bodinus’ Amazon By Christopher G from Tulsa Oklahoma, USA (Amazon Parrot) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A pet Festive Amazon By Tutu … F. Lopes (originally posted to Flickr as ♠) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Two Festive Amazons in an aviary at a bird park in Kaluga Oblast, Russia. They are the subspecies Amazona festiva bodini, common name Bodinus’ Amazon. They are probably jostling for room on their perch By Remiz [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Festive Parrot By derivative work: Snowmanradio (talk)Amazona_festiva-8.jpg: frank wouters [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Sounds: Sergio Chaparro Herrera

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Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot
Micropsitta pusio

Origin: Papua New Guinea
Character: Shy
Life expectancy: ----
Height: 8,4 to 8,6 cm..


Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot

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Anatomy-parrots

Description

The Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot (Micropsitta pusio) has a length 8,4-8,6 cm.. and 11,5 g. of weight, what it becomes in the Parrot more small of the world.

Has the forecrown, face and chin of color Brown mottled dark, eyebrows yellowish; centre of crown blue, merging to green in the area of the nape. Upperparts Greens with wing-coverts Black in the Center. Flight feathers Black with green ends; lower coverts greenish yellow; underside of the primaries greyish, lightly bathed in yellow. The underparts brighter yellowish green, more pale in the center of the chest and the belly; uppertail-coverts Yellow. The tail centrally blue, with a black shaft. Outer feathers Black with yellow spots.

Bill dark grey; irises brown; legs of color grey or pink.

Female slightly more off than the male around the face.

Young with crown greenish blue and less brightness in the face.

Subspecies description

  • Micropsitta pusio pusio

    (PL Sclater, 1866) – Nominal


  • Micropsitta pusio beccarii

    (Salvadori, 1876) – Usually darker than the nominal race especially on the face, including eyebrows.


  • Micropsitta pusio harterti

    (Mayr, 1940) – Brands that most off the nominal head, Blue throat. Less yellow in the parts below that the subspecies Micropsitta pusio stresemanni.


  • Micropsitta pusio stresemanni

    (ECTION Hartert, 1926) – As the subspecies Micropsitta pusio harterti, but slightly larger and more yellow below.

Habitat:

They are found in lowland forests, wooded hills, gallery forest and secondary vegetation, from sea level to the 500 m. It is also locally in the Savannah and areas of coconut trees (Cocoa nuts).

The species is common and trusting, but can be hard to find due to its small size. Birds can also sometimes be glimpsed by flying in small groups above the canopy. They tend to fraternize in pairs or in groups of up to 30 birds.

They frequently stop while they feed on and turn your head to the right, possibly to find predators.

Reproduction:

Tanysiptera-galatea
Common Long-tailed Kingfisher (Tanysiptera galatea)

Nestbox, they dig in tree cavities active termite mounds, for example the (Microcerotermes biroi). A nest was also found in a terrestrial termite, the entry just a meter from the ground. There is a flange on each side of the entry hole and this differentiates their holes of other species that make their nests in termite mounds, such as the Common Long-tailed Kingfisher (Tanysiptera galatea).

Until three white eggs are the implementation. The nesting season has been recorded throughout the year. Adults sleep on community and up to eight birds have been recorded from a cavity.

Food:

It moves rapidly along lianas and trunks or branches of trees (in inverted position) using its long claws to grip and digging lichens and fungi in the barks. Also sometimes feed on seeds, fruits and insects (that it can be accidentally ingested).

Distribution:

Lowlands of North of New Guinea from the West coast of the bahía Paradise, Irian Java, at the Southeast end of Papua New Guinea; absent from the Highlands of the Huon Peninsula and Owen Stanley Ranges above each 500 m, but observed in some of the Northern Islands of New Guinea, including Kairiru, the Schouten Islands, Manam, Karkar and Batangas. The species is found in the lowlands of the West to the coastal region of South on the Purari River. Are also in the Bismarck Archipelago, including Umboi, Tolokiwa, Sakai, the Witu Islands, Lolobau, New Britain, Uatom and Duke of York. Also observed in the d'Entrecasteaux archipelago in Fergusson and in the Louisiade archipelago in Misima Island and Tagula.

Subspecies distribution:

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern

• Population trend: Stable

The size of the world's population has not been quantified but he is estimated above the 100 000 specimens.

The species according to sources is very rare in its range distribution.

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

"Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot" in captivity:

They feed on lichens and fungi., therefore its reproduction and maintenance in captivity it is virtually impossible.

Alternative names:

– Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot, Buff faced Pygmy Parrot, Buff-faced Pygmy Parrot (ingles).
– Micropsitte à tête fauve (French).
– Braunstirn-Spechtpapagei (German).
– Papagaio-pigmeu (Portuguese).
– Microloro de Cabeza Azul, Microloro Pusio (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Meeki
– Scientific name: Micropsitta pusio
– Citation: (Sclater,PL, 1866)
– Protonimo: Nasiterna pusio

Images «Microloro Pusio»:

Microloro-Pusio-(5)
Microloro-Pusio-(4)
Microloro-Pusio-(3)
Microloro-Pusio-(2)

Videos "Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot"

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«Microloro Pusio» (Micropsitta pusio)


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) – El loro más pequeño del mundo – medioambiente.net
(2) – Photo of Micropsitta pusio [By Katerina Tvardikova] – New Guinea Birds
(3) – A bird feeding on the bark of a tree. Author Carmelo López – lynx
(4) – Photo of Micropsitta pusio [By Katerina Tvardikova] – New Guinea Birds
(5) – Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot, Micropsitta pusio at Nimbokrang by jon hornbuckle – BIRDING AROUND THE WORLD
(6) – Tanysiptera galatea By Katerina Tvardikova – New Guinea Birds

– Sounds: BAS van Balen (Xeno-canto)

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Bluebonnet
Northiella haematogaster

Origin: Australia
Character: Active
Life expectancy: 15,3 years
Height: 28 cm..


Bluebonnet

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Anatomy-parrots

Description

28 cm. length and a weight between 74 and 105 g..

The Bluebonnet (Northiella haematogaster) they have the forecrown, lores and face, blue-violet color. The rest of the head, the chest, the layer, the back and rump It has a beautiful ochre mixed with yellow belly. The abdominal area It is covered by a large red spot.

The curvature of the wings is blue, most of the coverts are a key olive. The outermost feathers are purplish blue. The the wing lower and flight feather they are also blue-purple. The tail color is greenish bronze but the outer feathers they are blue-purple with white tips.
The bill grayish white is; the irises pale grey; legs grey.

The females they are more off, with less blue in the face and a pale bar on the wing .

The immature they resemble females, but the stain abdominal Red is more discrete. The immature plumage is lost after few months. The chicks have the bill yellow.

Subspecies description

  • Northiella haematogaster haematogaster

    (Gould 1838) – The nominal.


  • Northiella haematogaster haematorrhoa

    (Bonaparte 1856) – The curvature of the wing is turquoise blue and the blankets they are redheads. The underparts is red


  • Northiella haematogaster pallescens

    (Salvadori 1891) – The plumage It is similar to the nominal, but the underparts they are paler.


  • *

    Northiella haematogaster narethae

    (White,HL 1921) – The forecrown is blue, and has spots on the chest. The upperparts color is olive, the underparts is yellow with reddish color underneath the tail. Small outer covers red.

    • * A molecular study published in 2015 by Gaynor Dolman and Leo Joseph He confirmed the genetic isolation of the subspecies Northiella haematogaster narethae and recommended that it was restored as a separate species, the Naretha Bluebonnet (Northiella narethae)

Habitat:

The Bluebonnet frequent arid and semi-arid forests dominated by trees of the genus Myoporum, which are perennial shrubs and resistant to salt and drought.

They also appreciate the conifer and the casuarinas that you are home to colonies of caterpillars. They have a certain affection for the acacias and eucalyptus, especially if the weed is made up of small quenopodios.

The Bluebonnet they often visit the grassy plains, dry brush and trees lining the river. Sometimes they come to buildings, farms or small ponds.

In the South of its range, the removal of waste bags of Mallee, located on agricultural land, It seems to have had a very important influence.

The Bluebonnet they live in pairs or in small groups. When resent, loud disperse, but they remain on the ground a short distance from the trees. In the event of alarm, they raise the feathers of her eyebrows.

These birds are very enable, especially early in the morning when the boisterous groups are formed, just before his departure to feed. They are able to run very fast and have a very characteristic straight posture.. They are less active during the heat of the day, staying on the ground in silence.

The Western populations They seem to form larger groups, showing more sociability than the Eastern. They tend to get together with other species of parrots, such as the Mulga Parrot, Pale-headed Rosella and Mallee Ringneck.

During the spawning, the Bluebonnet carried out parades such as greetings with head, movements of the tail and eating ritual exchanges. They also have a ceremonial flight consisting of small flapping.

Reproduction:

The season of nesting extends from July to December, with some variations depending on the rains. The nest is located in a cavity in a tree, except in the subspecies narethae to use scrubby trees, being their favorite nesting place a nest on the ground in a crack in the base of a trunk. This subspecies usually gives preference to a tree of the genus acacia (Acacia papyrocarpa) family Fabaceae.

The spawning contains 4-7 eggs with one incubation lasts a few 19 days. The young chicks are born without feathers and remain in place of birth at least during 30 days.

Food:

The Bluebonnet consume mainly herbaceous seeds, of Atriplex hortensis, of coquia (Kochia scoparia), of bassia and some grown as garden plants.

Sometimes consume fruit, berries and acacia flowers, the mistletoe and the larvae of Lepidoptera that are attracted to the trunks of casuarinas.

When are juveniles, its menu consists mainly of seeds composed of helipterum, that you belong to the same family as sunflowers.

Distribution:

Endemic to Australia, where there are four populations, one of which is isolated in the southeast of Western Australia, from the West of the Nullarbor plain up close Kalgoorlie.

Birds belonging to this western race are also found in western Southern Australia, about Ooldea and Colon, but they are probably coming from exhausts. further east, the range of the species varies through the east of Southern Australia, from the West of Bordertown through Salt Creek, Adelaide, the northern parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Eyre, to the North across the basin of the Lake Eyre to the Simpson Desert, about Commonwealth Hill station (but largely absent from the Montes Flinders).

From the North of Southern Australia, extends to the South of Queensland to the West of the Great dividing range, reaching around to East of Windorah, Charleville, Mitchell and Goondiwindi.

In New South Wales found to the West of the Cordillera Central, and coming east of a line, More or less, that crosses Warialda, Orange and Wagga Wagga (record out of bounds east of Gunning).

In Victoria, from time to time, they arrive as far East as Rochester and Southeast of Bendigo and Beaufort.

The species is common within a suitable habitat.

The world population is probably superior to the 100.000 individuals, although the Western subspecies Nanthae You can have less than 5.000 specimens, having suffered for their catch in the past.

A small number of captivity.

Fully protected by law.

Subspecies distribution

Conservation:


minor concern


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

• Population Trend: Decreasing

In accordance with the Manual of the birds of the world (Handbook of the Birds of the World, HBW), the Bluebonnet they are not globally threatened. Son fairly common, except at the extremes of its range. But, the elucidation of native plants must be stopped if we want to preserve the food resources and nesting places.

The spread of the Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) It is a real danger in some areas. The subspecies Narethae is prized by poachers and the lots of beautiful feathers.

The proliferation of rabbits and Lagomorphs threatens the equilibrium of the habitat.

"Bluebonnet" in captivity:

The Bluebonnet they were classified for more than one hundred years within the genus Psephotus. On the basis of some essential differences with the species Psephotus, they are currently classified within the independent genre Northiella.

The parakeet more required by lovers of Australian parakeets, are likely to be the Bluebonnet, Although the subspecies Naretha is very rare and scarce. The Bluebonnet pure breed, they are virtually non-existent in Europe.

There are many Bluebonnet non-purebred, since they often interbreed with the of red-bellied (Northiella haematogaster haematorrhoa). The birds that have tones rojas in the coverts infracaudales non-purebred. Be very careful when making their acquisitions.

The first breeding success of the nominal species dates back to the year 1878, in France. With the subspecies of red-bellied (Northiella haematogaster haematorrhoa) also data from 1878, but this time in Belgium.

The first breeding results with the subspecies Northiella narethae they date from 1941 in Australia.

Are capricious in nature. The big problem is that of aggression since they are probably the most aggressive of all the Australian parakeets. Males, above all, they are the protagonists of this bad reputation. Therefore other birds not can be joined with the Bluebonnet, even larger birds.

The aggressiveness of the male reaches their own partner, the Aviary must take into account this, the female should be able to take refuge in case of attack. On the other hand, they are very animated and jugetones.

You spend much time on the ground looking for food, they are moderate rodents and are lovers of bath.

According to sources, a sample lived 15,3 years in captivity. In captivity, these animals have been known that they be reproduced in approximately 2 years of age.

Alternative names:

– Bluebonnet, Blue Bonnet, Blue-Bonnet, Bluebonnet Parakeet, Bulloak Parrot, Common Bluebonnet, Common Bluebonnet Parrot, Crimson-bellied Parakeet, Crimson-bellied Parrot, Eastern or Western Bluebonnet, Little Bluebonnet, Naretha Bluebonnet, Naretha Parrot, Oak Parrot, Pallid Parrot, Red-bellied Bluebonnet, Red-vented Bluebonnet, Yellow-vented Bluebonnet, Yellow-vented Parrot (ingles).
– Perruche à bonnet bleu, Bonnet bleu, Perruche à bonnet bleu ou P. de Nareth (French).
– Blutbauchsittich (German).
– Periquito-de-bluebonnet (Portuguese).
– Perico Azul, Perico Cariazul (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Northiella
– Scientific name: Northiella haematogaster
– Citation: (Gould, 1838)
– Protonimo: Platycercus haematogaster

“Blue-faced Parakeet” images:

Perico-Cariazul-(5)
Perico-Cariazul-(4)
Perico-Cariazul-(3)
Perico-Cariazul-(2)

Videos "Bluebonnet"

«Blue-faced Parakeet» (Northiella haematogaster)

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) – To Blue Bonnett in the Cocoparra National Park (near Griffith), NSW, Australia By David Cook Wildlife Photography [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Bluebonnet (Northiella haematogaster) Birdsville Track, South AustraliaBy by Ron Knight – Flickr
(3) – Northiella haematogaster, Photo by Benjamint444 – Animalia Etymology of animal name
(4) – Bluebonnet/Blue Bonnet/Crimson-bellied Parrot – animalphotos
(5) – Blue Bonnet Fact Sheet 26 May 2011, Windorah. QLD – travelling-australia.info

Sounds: Frank Lambert (Xeno-canto)

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Blue-bellied Parrot
Triclaria malachitacea

Origin: Brazil
Character: ----
Life expectancy: ----
Height: 28 cm..

Blue-bellied Parrot

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Anatomy-parrots

Description:

28 cm.. length between 110-155 g. of weight.

The Blue-bellied Parrot (Triclaria malachitacea) has the head, neck and all the "upper parts" and wing-coverts, grass-green.

Flight feathers grass-green with narrow blue tips to primaries, except the outermost, with a narrow pale blue margin to outerweb. Under, the wings with coverts green, and flight feather, bluish green. The underparts mainly green with large purplish-blue patch on centre of chest and the belly. Upper, the tail It is green with blue tips to central feathers; undertail, bluish green. Bill pink white: cere Pink; brown the irises; legs grey.

The female lacks the patch in the belly blue violet. The immature is as the adult but the respective young male has less blue purple in the underparts.

  • Sound of the Blue-bellied Parrot.

Its singing It is similar to a Thrush (Molothrus).

Habitat:

Blue-bellied Parrot

The Blue-bellied Parrot They live in the humid forests of the low mountains., generally preferring the canopy and the upper floors of tall forest, rich in bromeliads, along watercourses in the valleys. Visit cultivated areas with orchards and plantations and sometimes wooded suburban areas (for example in São Paulo).

Mainly observed at altitudes of 300-700 m, perhaps 1,000 meters in some places, but also they inhabit lowlands at sea level. The sporadic nature of reports, with apparent absence of apparently suitable areas, suggests some critical aspects of its little-understood ecology.

Reproduction:

Observed nests in cavities of large trees or stumps of palm. Strongly territorial, at least during breeding, with separation until nests 2 km. The breeding season It covers the months of September to January, maybe a little earlier or later.

Food:

Its diet it's formed, mainly, by fruit, seeds, outbreaks and nectar, some insects and their larvae (looking birds seen flying insects); specific foods include Pachystroma, Actinostemon, Sebastian, Eugenia, Campomanesia and Euterpe edulis, also occasionally Cortex, and citrus plantations.

Distribution and status:

Size of its range (breeding/resident): 361.000 km2

This rare species is endemic Atlantic forests of Southeast Brazil, mainly in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, in the southeast of Brazil. There are additional records South Bahia (none since 1833), Minas Gerais, Brazil (some dubious records), Holy Spirit (four or five sites), Paraná (three modern records) and Santa Catarina (Mesorregion of the Itajaí Valley, Valle de Tijucas and the region of Serra do Mar, in upstate [Rosario 1996, G. Kohler in some. 2011]).

The species is quite common in large forest fragments in the Itajai Valley (G. Kohler in some ., 2011). Due to changes in habitat in the lowlands Santa Catarina, the most recent records in that state come from montane forests (G. Kohler in some ., 2011). Two records in Missions, Argentina, require confirmation. The population was estimated previously less than 5.000 individuals (Lambert et to the ., 1993), But Bencke (1996) suggested that there may be 10.000 in Rio Grande do Sul and significant numbers on the eastern slope of the Serra do Mar; But, the apparent rarity of the species suggests that these figures may be an overestimation (J. Gilardi in litt., 2010). In general, it is suspected that the population is declining, although in the State Park Tres Picos, Rio de Janeiro, It seems to have been stable since 2003 (A. Foster in a bit).

Population little known due to camouflage habits. Perhaps more numerous in the many facing slopes east of the Serra do Mar in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo; habitat loss on a large scale has certainly caused a serious decline in its population, as well as the fragmentation of its distribution area. Although humid upland forests remain in substantial quantities in Serra do Mar, replacement of forests in valleys and on lower slopes with banana plantations could lead to further declines.

Captured for local LBMs and traded in small numbers internationally. There are records of several protected areas, but most of them may be insufficient to support populations of this species due to their low density.

Conservation:


Near-threatened


• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Near-threatened.

• Population trend: decreasing.

Rationale for the Red List category

This species is classified as near threatened because they suspect is in a moderately rapid decline due to loss of habitat and, perhaps to a lesser extent, to the capture for trade bird cage.

Justification of the population

The size of the world's population has not been quantified, but this species is generally described as "rare» (Stotz et to the ., 1996), although it is locally common in some places.

Justification of trend

Se sospecha una decrease moderate and continuous of the population depending on rates of habitat loss and perhaps, to a lesser extent, capture for the bird trade. The decline is not thought to be faster because the species occurs in montane areas where deforestation is typically less severe., It seems to tolerate mature secondary forests and anecdotal observations suggest that is locally stable, for example in the State Park Tres Picos, Rio de Janeiro. (A. Foster in a bit ., 2013).

The ecology and conservation of the Blue-bellied Parrot in remaining forest fragments in Rio Grande do Sul

This project aims to collect basic information on population, the distribution and ecology of the Blue-bellied Parrot in the center of Rio Grande do Sul, where a large population of the species is rapidly declining due to habitat fragmentation. The use of the radiotelemetry technique will make it possible to determine the area of ​​use of the species and to evaluate their dispersal capacities.. Biology studies of this species is the objective to determine the elements that make up its diet and collect information on behavior and reproduction.. Through this information, It is intended to outline a regional plan for conservation Blue-bellied Parrot and their habitat, together with local actors. (AU)

Conservation status:

UICN: Vulnerable (with + 2c, d, Cl, Q2a). Previously in danger of extinction (Q2a: see Collar et al., 1994). CITES: Appendix II.

State of national protection: Protected by federal law and included in the list IBAMA of Brazilian species threatened with extinction (Bernardes et al 1990).

"Blue-bellied Parrot" in captivity:

unknown in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Blue-bellied Parrot, Blue bellied Parrot, Purple-bellied Parrot (English).
– Crick à ventre bleu, Caïque à ventre bleu (French).
– Blaubauchpapagei, Blaubauch, Blaubauch-Papagei (German).
– Papagaio-de-peito-roxo, araçoiaba, araçuaiava, cica, sabiá-ci, sabiá-cica (Portuguese).
– Loro de vientre azul, Loro Sabiá-cicá, Loro Ventriazul (español).
– araçoiaba, araçuaiava, cica, sabiá-ci, Sabiá-cica (Brazil).


scientific classification:

Johann Baptist von Spix

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Triclaria
– Scientific name: Triclaria malachitacea
– Citation: (von Spix, 1824)
– Protonimo: Psittacus malachitaceus


Images «Blue-bellied Parrot»:

Loro-Ventriazul-(5)
Loro-Ventriazul-(4)
Loro-Ventriazul-(3)
Loro-Ventriazul-(2)

Videos "Blue-bellied Parrot"

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«Them Ventriazul» (Triclaria malachitacea)


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) – Triclaria malachitacea – Paranapiacaba – Santo André by Carlos Henrique – Flickr
(2) – Blue-bellied Parrot (also known as the Purple-bellied Parrot); two in a cage with a nestbox By TJ Lin [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A female Blue-bellied Parrot (also known as Purple-bellied Parrot) at Walsrode Bird Park, Germany By ipfreaks [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Rufous-conic (Triclaria malachitacea) – female by Cláudio Dias Timm – Flickr
(5) – Rufous-CICA (Blue-berried Parrot) – Guide to Birds in ePUB by Márcio Duarte – Flickr
(6) – Psittacus cyanogaster or Blue-Bellied Parrakeet by Biodiversity Heritage Library – Flickr

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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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Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot
Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii

Origin: Papua New Guinea, Indonesian
Character: Quiet, sociable
Life expectancy: ---
Height: 11 to 13 cm..

Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot

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Anatomy-parrots

Description

11 to 13 cm.. length and a weight between 27 and 34 g..

The forecrown of the Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot (Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii), back of the crown and area behind the eyes are a deep blue; pale yellow the lores, throat and both sides of the head; black spot on the back of the cheek; Orange the top part of the abdomen; the interior of the wing-coverts Yellow-edged; wide bands of pale yellow under the wings. Bill blackish gray. The eyes dark brown.

The female similar to the male, but pale yellow on the front of the cheeks black and white on the back. Frontal of the cheeks bordered below green with blue stripe; the ear-coverts on both sides of neck, orange; underparts green.

The immature as females, but orange, Since the ear-coverts and sides neck to the area below, faced with the cheeks; chest male washed with orange-brown.

Subspecies description

Description of the 7 subspecies
  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii gulielmitertii

    (Schlegel, 1866) – The nominal


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii nigrifrons

    (Reichenow, 1891) – 13 cm.. length. Area of the forecrown, crown and behind the eye, black. Female without chest Neither abdomen orange, cheeks white-yellowish color bordered by a blackish band. back of the cheeks and headphones feathers bright orange. Under black band greenish blue. The youth they are equal to adults.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii ramuensis

    (Neumann, 1915) – It is more small, of about 11 cm.., with the area of the forecrown, crown and behind the eye Black interspersed with dark blue, cheeks and headphones feathers whitish in colour. Breast and abdomen cream color. females as males but behind the eye and cheeks with a broad black patch interspersed with dark blue. Breast whitish interspersed with orange feathers. Abdomen brighter yellowish green. The youth equal to adults.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii amabilis

    (Reichenow, 1891) – It is more small, a few 11 cm.. Forehead, crown and rear of the eye matte black. Cheeks Black interspersed with dark blue. females similar to the males but with the patch from behind the eye Black interspersed with dark blue matte. Headphones feathers whitish. The juveniles as in adult females but with the upper part of the chest greener


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii suavissima

    (Salvadori, 1876) – Smaller, a few 11 cm.., area of the forecrown, crown and behind the eye blue color, great patch on cheek black. Headphones feathers and cheeks white-yellowish color and chest and top of the abdomen reddish orange. The female It has a hue of different reddish orange and black spot of the cheek is Matt and interspersed with dark blue color. The youth adult females are, but marks of the head they are more off.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii fuscifrons

    (Salvadori, 1876) – As the diophthalma gulielmitertii suavissima but the area of the forecrown, crown and back of the eye, blackish brown. The females similar to the Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii suavissima but back of the cheeks, front and behind the eyes blackish brown. The youth as adult females.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii melanogenia

    (Rosenberg,HKB, 1866) – Of 11 cm.. length. The male is as the diophthalma gulielmitertii suavissima, the female also with the fused in light green Orange tones in the abdomen. The youth are like adults.

Habitat:

It is distributed in the rainforest, swamp forest, forest of Melaleuca , dense sheets and partially cleared areas from sea level to a 300 meters above sea level, rarely recorded in higher altitudes to the 800 m, the largest known altitude is 1.100 m.

They are usually in small groups assets of 6 to 10 individuals, whether it is flying above the treetops, or congregate where can feed on figs and other fruits in the canopy or plants at lower levels.

Bird feeding can be hard to spot, since they climb around the silent tree trunks, although they can pivot upside down as they feed, sometimes dropping food.

Reproduction:

The nests of the Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot found in arboreal termite, at the top of the trees of the forest. Up to three holes can be dug., and nesting they can be community. The nests also found at the base of a complex of epiphytes. There is little information available upon the breeding season, activity in apparent nests have been observed between the months of September and June. These sites can, However also, have been used to settle, and a record in January of a male regurgitating food near an entrance hole probably indicates breeding during that month at least..

Food:

The diet includes seeds of figs and other fruits, as well as small whole figs, nectar flower e insects occasional.

Distribution:

Widely distributed, abundant and easily observable in the lowland tropical rainforest, throughout much of New Guinea. The Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot most Western they are isolated, only seen in Salawati in the West of the islands of papua, and in the lowlands of theDoberai Peninsula, West Papua.

In other parts of New Guinea the range is continuous through the lowlands of the North of the eastern edge of Yellowfinch Bay around the memberamo river, throughout the region of the Sepik River and the lowlands of the Huon Peninsula, to Milne Bay, at the eastern end.

The range continues west through the southern lowlands of New Guinea through the Purari and Fly River regions to the southeastern lowlands of West Papua, on the 138 ° E; also in the islas Aru.

The Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot seems to be more common in southern New Guinea in the North.

Subspecies distribution

Distribution of the 7 subspecies
  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii gulielmitertii

    : The nominal


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii nigrifrons

    : North of New Guinea between Mamberamo and Sepik Rivers.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii ramuensis

    : District Ramu River, North of Papua New Guinea; It is thought that it may be a cross between the nigrifrons and the amabilis, therefore, probably not a valid subspecies.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii amabilis

    : Northwest of Papua New Guinea from peninsula Huon to Milne Bay.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii suavissima

    : Southwest of Papua New Guinea West of Gulf of Papua.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii fuscifrons

    : South of New Guinea between Mimika and Fly Rivers.


  • Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii melanogenia

    : Aru Islands, Indonesian.

Conservation:


minor concern


• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern

• Population trend: Stable


The size of the world population It has not been quantified, due to the recent taxonomic divisions, Although it is estimated above 100,000 specimens.

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


"Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot" in captivity:

Rare in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot, Blue-fronted Fig-parrot, Orange-breasted Fig Parrot, Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot (nominate), Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot (Orange-breasted) (ingles).
– Psittacule à poitrine orange, Psittacule à poitrine orange (nominal), Psittacule à poitrine orange (nominale), Psittacule à poitrine orange (race nominale) (French).
– Orangebrust-Zwergpapgei (German).
– Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii (Portuguese).
– Lorito de Pecho Naranja, Lorito Pechinaranja (español).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Scientific name: Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii
– Citation: (Schlegel, 1866)
– Protonimo: Psittacula gulielmi III

Images «Orange Breasted Parrot»:

Lorito-de-Pecho-Naranja-(5)
Lorito-de-Pecho-Naranja-(4)
Lorito-de-Pecho-Naranja-(3)
Lorito-de-Pecho-Naranja-(2)

Videos "Orange-breasted Fig-Parrot"

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«Orange Breasted Parrot» (Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii)


Sources:

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

– Photos:

(1) – animalphotos
(2) – A female Orange-breasted Fig-parrot in the Walsrode Bird Park, Germany By Quartl (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A male Orange-breasted Fig-parrot in the Walsrode Bird Park, Germany – «Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii qtl1» by Quartl – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
(4) – Birds-pet-wallpapers
(5) – animalphotos

– Sounds: Frank Lambert (Xeno-canto)

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Bourke's Parrot
Neopsephotus bourkii

Origin: Australia
Character: Confident and calm
Life expectancy: 12,6 years
Height: 19 cm..


Bourke's Parrot

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Anatomy-parrots

Description

19 cm. length and an approximate weight of 39 g..

The Bourke's Parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii) has frontal area white. The chin, lores and contour of the eyes they are also white and form a kind of orbital ring clear when seen from a distance.

The ear-coverts and upper cheeks they are dark brown with pink dots and specks. The pileum and the neck are greenish-Brown, with darker edges.

The upperparts are brown-grey color with pale edges on scapulars.

The rump and the top of the tail has darker tones, with some pale blue on the sides. The curvature of the wing is blue.

The small coverts are blue, the median they have light blue, the greater coverts they have a dark tint with yellow-white and blue pink.

The flight feather primaries and secondaries are mostly blue.

The underparts is blue.

The breast feathers are brown with pink ends, giving an appearance of general pinkish brown.

The abdomen is bright pink.

Thighs, lower flanks, side of the rump, under belly and lower area of the tail they have a light blue color. The upper part of the tail infiltrates with bluish-grey.

The bill is greyish black, no hook in upper jaw. The irises They are brown, legs grey-brown.

The female in General, the colors are off and the blue coloration is very little visible or is absent.

The youth they are equal to the female adult but more muted, with a pale band under the wings which is less pronounced in the male juvenile

For a long time, the Bourke's Parrot It was classified in the genus Neophema. A number of ornithologists, more and more, is of the opinion that this parakeet does not belong to this genus and species have been classified in a separate genus called Neopsephotus.

Habitat:

The Bourke's Parrot they are distributed among the driest inland areas.
They mark a strong preference for scattered areas of mulga (Acacia aneura) but does not disdain the plantations of eucalyptus. Can also be observed in plots along streams and afforestation of Callitris which are conifers belonging to the family of cypress.

Son nomads and slightly Twilight. These birds establish themselves in a territory and remain there for several years before disappearing completely.. The Bourke's Parrot they can be very sociable. During periods of drought, You can meet thousands around the water wells and springs.

During the months of summer, We can see them in the morning and in the evening around the ponds.

In Winter, these parakeets come to drink during the day in the company of species of doves such as the common bronze pigeon (Phaps chalcoptera). In places close to the drinking fountains, the Bourke's Parrot They fly in Group emitting loud cries and making whistling wings. But, These parakeets sometimes go unnoticed, they are able to rest or to eat ground in pairs or in small groups. They remain in silence on the floor or hide in the dead wood that serves as camouflage. There are more assets during the sunset.

Reproduction:

The Bourke's Parrot they usually reproduce in August to december, but the season can vary depending on rainfall. The courtship of this bird are similar to those of other species of Parrot Neophema. Males approach the female in upright position with outspread wings and tail.

The nest is located in one a tree cavity, between 1 and 3 meters above the ground. The laying is formed by between 3 and 6 eggs they are incubated during at least 18 days. There are often two broods in the season. The female leaves the nest only once a day in order to be replenished by the male.. The male is also in charge of mounted guard, patrolling and emitting calls in the vicinity of the nest, with the intention to deter intruders.

At birth, the chicks have a white marker, are altricial and remain in the nest for at least 4 weeks. They remain dependent on their parents during a week after feather.

Food:

The Bourke's Parrot they are almost exclusively vegetarian: they eat grass seeds, especially those that are dispersed by the wind. They also eat herbs collected in the soil and in the bushes. These parakeets also appreciate the fresh young shoots and seeds of Acacia or of Bassia, which are small shrubs belonging to the category of Chenopodium album.

Distribution:

Scattered through the interior of Australia, where are nomads but locally common.

The species ranges from the West coast of Western Australia around the inside of Geraldton to río Ashburton and South, through Leonora, and through Gibson and the Great Victoria desert in the South of the Northern Territory, about 20 °S.

Extends from the Northwest of Southern Australia, South-East through Woomera until Port Augusta, that also extends to the North through Oodnadatta and the regions of the Lake Eyre and the Lake Frome.

The birds, to the This of the Montes Flinders You can isolate, since there are no records between 139º and 140 °E.

Apparently, the species has declined in the center of New South Wales due to overgrazing by cattle and rabbits, and is now mainly in the West, from the surroundings of Broken Hill, to paroo river; nomads, However, There have been more towards the This, in the surroundings of Narrandera in the South and the Lightning Ridge in the North.

In the South of Queensland, the Bourke's Parrot are distributed to the This, about Dirranbandi and Cunnamulla. and in the North until Windorah.

Escapes There have been around Brisbane.

The world population is considered to be more of 50.000 specimens.

The species is probably increasing in the west due to agricultural expansion including the provision of artificial irrigation sites..

Conservation:


minor concern


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

• Population Trend: Growing

It is estimated one population superior to the 50 000 individuals.

In the western part of its range, the numbers are growing, probably due to the development of agriculture and the installation of new irrigation areas. The reason for its development can also be found in the reduction of sheep farming and the replacement of saline areas with grass..

"Bourke's Parrot" in captivity:

The Bourke's Parrot they are very good birds for beginners amateurs, easy-to-play.

It is a bird peaceful, silent and that it is active only in the first and last hours of the day. Son calm and confident by nature and easy to maintain. It has almost no cravings for crack and your bathroom need depends on the individual. A dry climate supports well, but it is sensitive to cold and wet fog.

Les gusta estar en tierra firme y son susceptibles a la infección por gusanos, también son susceptibles a infecciones oculares.

With regard to its longevity, according to sources, a sample lived 12,6 years in captivity. In captivity, estos animales pueden criar, approximately, to the 2 years of age.

Alternative names:

– Bourke’s Parrot, Blue-vented Parakeet, Blue-vented Parrot, Bourke Grass-Parakeet, Bourke Parakeet, Bourke Parrot, Bourke’s Grass-Parakeet, Night Parrot, Pink-bellied Parakeet, Pink-bellied Parrot, Sundown Parrot (ingles).
– Perruche de Bourke (French).
– Bourkesittich, Bourke-Sittich (German).
– Periquito-rosa (Portuguese).
– Papagayo de Bourke, Periquito Rosado (español).

scientific classification:

John Gould
John Gould

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittaculidae
– Genus: Neopsephotus
– Scientific name: Neopsephotus bourkii
– Citation: (Gould, 1841)
– Protonimo: Euphema Bourkii

Images "Pink Periquito":

Periquito-Rosado-(5)
Periquito-Rosado-(4)
Periquito-Rosado-(3)
Periquito-Rosado-(2)

Videos "Bourke's Parrot"

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"Pink Periquito" (Neopsephotus bourkii)


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) – Bourke’s parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii) By Flickr user Jan Tik (Flickr) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Bourke’s Parrot – Neopsephotus bourkii taken at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens By Greg5030 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – Bourke’s Parrot Neopsephotus bourkii. Wild pair at Bowra Station, near Cunamulla, Queensland, Australia By Bruce Kendall (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – A male Bourke’s Parrot at the Flying High Bird Sanctuary, Apple Tree Creek, Queensland, Australia By paulgear (Picasa Web Albums) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Neopsephotus bourkii (formally placed in genus Neophema) By Jan Tik (originally posted to Flickr as Hitchhiker) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – By T.H. Maguire (1821–1895) (http://www.birdresearch.dk/dk/jgould.htm) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: Tom Tarrant (Xeno-canto)

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Lilac-crowned Parrot
Amazona finschi

Origin: Mexico
Character: Sociable
Life expectancy: More than 30 years.
Height: 33 cm..

Lilac-crowned Parrot

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Description:


Anatomy-parrots

33 cm. head to tail and weighs on average 310 g..

The Lilac-crowned Parrot (Amazona finschi) has the forecrown and the higher lords, red off; the lower lores, the cheeks and ear-coverts, pale lime green; crown, sides neck and nape, lilac or pale blue with some feathers crown showing narrow black margins.

Mantle green with broad black edges giving distinct scalloped effect; back and scapulars weak green with black borders to some feathers; rump and uppertail-coverts, green, slightly brighter than the back. Wing coverts green. Primaries blue toward the tip, green at the base; the base outerweb the first five secondaries, red with subterminal band yellow and blue tips, secondaries, otherwise, green, becoming blue at tips. Under the wings, brighter yellowish green; flight feather dull green.

Lilac-crowned Parrot

Throat yellowish green with bluish tint to some feathers; remaining underparts, yellowish-green with black margins to some feathers (especially in the chest), giving scalloped effect. Tail green tip yellowish green, lateral feathers blue margin to the base of the outerweb. Bill color horn; irises orange red; legs grey.

Both sexes are similar. Immature has the irises dark brown (rather than red).

  • Sound of the Lilac-crowned Parrot.

Habitat:

"Lilac-crowned Parrot"
Lilac Crowned Amazons (Amazona Finschi)
Watch this video on YouTube.

The Lilac-crowned Parrot Living mainly in wooded hills and mountains, from the tropical zone in the lower levels of the deciduous forests, to the forests of oak and pine-oak forest in the highlands, preferably through the valleys with lush vegetation along streams that run on the basis of cannons; often also in areas of arid or semi-arid vegetation, or clear forest edge, coming into cultivated areas and orchards adjacent to the forest.

mainly in altitudes of 600 to 2.000 m, but recorded at sea level Sinaloa and from sea level to the temperate forest Colima. observed between 360-1.700 metres in Sonora and 880-1.480 metres in Oaxaca. Usually in pairs or small groups, although larger groups are formed in the dry season (500 birds reported) and in communal roosts (more than 1,000 birds reported in the same place Nayarit).

Reproduction:

They nest in tree hollows (for example, Ficus), including old nests woodpeckers (for example, Phloeoceastes) or arboreal termite mounds.

The breeding season It comprises from February to June, nesting with a cycle consisting of 28 incubation days eggs, followed by two months of growth of chickens in the nest (Forshaw 1989, Renton 1998, 2002).

Food:

Eating habits are poorly documented: It has been observed a particular preference for figs. During the dry season the diet consists mainly of Astronium graveolens, Brosimum alicastrum, Celaenodendron mexicanum, Comocladia engleriana and Ficus insipida. during the rains The diet consists of species such as Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Celaenodendron mexicanum, Esenbeckia nesiotica, Jatropha spp and Sciadodendron excelsum (Renton 1998, 2001)

cause some crop damage corn and banana.

They have been observed wild species groups, feeding with the Red-crowned Parrot (Amazona viridigenalis) in Los Angeles, California.

Distribution:

Size of its range (breeding/resident): 372.000 km2

The Lilac-crowned Parrot inhabits Pacific coast of Mexico, from the southeast end of Sonora and Southwest Chihuahua, to the South by Sinaloa, Durango Western, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Warrior, until Oaxaca, west of Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

It is mostly residents, but outside the breeding season, visit during autumn, lowlands, for example in Oaxaca. generally common. Described as fairly common locally in southeastern Sonora. abundant in Colima. Very rare in the highlands of Oaxaca. Several wild populations reported in several locations in the United States.

Conservation:

State of conservation ⓘ

Endangered Endangered ⓘ (UICN)ⓘ

• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: In danger of extinction.

• Population trend: Decreasing.

• Population size : 4700-6700.

Rationale for the Red List category

    This species has been selected in danger of extinction because it is suspected that is decreasing very quickly as a function of contractions recorded ranges and due to the unsustainable exploitation and loss of habitat.

Justification of the population

    Renton and Elias (2003) estimate the world population between 7.000 and 10.000 individuals, based on surveys covering most of the global range of the species. This equates to approximately 4.700-6.700 mature individuals. An estimate that 5.400 individuals each year are caught illegally in Mexico (Cantu et al ., 2007), implies that the estimation of population Renton and Elias (2003) could be an understatement, but it remains in this evaluation to best data available.

Justification of trend

    It is suspected that the population of this species is in decline very fast, based on a study of Marin-Togo et al . (2012), who estimated the current distribution of this species along the Pacific coast of Mexico and he showed a reduction 72.6% its estimated original distribution.
Threats

• The Capture for national and international trade It is the greatest threat to wild populations.

• It is highly valued in trade (Cantu et al., 2007) and it was the kind of Amazon parrot most caught in the early eighties (Inigo-Elias y Ramos 1991).

• The illicit trade is intense and widespread, and Lilac-crowned Parrot It is one of the most frequently confiscated Mexican parrots (K. Renton in litt., 2005).

• During the period 1981-2001, were registered 4.061 individuals in international trade, of which 79% It was exported directly from Mexico and the 64% it took Nature (CITES 2004a).

• Remains one of the five species of Mexican parrots most caught, with an estimated 5.400 individuals / year caught illegally Mexico (Cantu et al ., 2007).

• Los Adults and young people are easily trapped in large numbers due to their habit of congregating at communal shelter sites in the late afternoon (Renton 2005, K. Renton in some 2005).

• Chicks are commonly poached from nests (K. Renton in litt., 2005).

• During interviews with local people throughout the range of the species, the 75% reported poaching in your area (K. Renton in litt., 2005).

• Also, it is said that this species requires semi-deciduous forest with tall mature trees for nesting and can not adapt to the changed areas nesting (Marin-worm Togo et al ., 2012).

• Habitat loss and degradation, mainly for conversion to small and large crops and pastures (K. Renton in some . 2007, A. Salinas in some . 2007, Ortega-Rodriguez and Monterrubio-Rico 2008), are serious threats, with the semi-deciduous forest along the Pacific coast lost at a higher rate than any other type of forest in Mexico (Masera et al ., 1996, K. Renton in litt., 2005), It is resulting in the destruction of nesting sites and reducing the extent of this crucial critical habitat (Renton 2005).

• In Michoacán, nesting areas potentially more accessible, as plains or hills, have been converted to livestock or agricultural farms (Ortega-Rodriguez and Monterrubio-Rico 2008).

• Large development projects, such as dams, also they resulted in loss of breeding habitat for the species (K. Renton in some ., 2007).

• The semi-deciduous forest now covers only 5.106 km2 within the range of the species (Renton and Elias 2003, K. Renton in litt., 2005).

• The decrease in rainfall that could result from the global climate change would lead to a decrease in the reproductive potential of wild populations in tropical dry forests (K. Renton in some ., 2007).

• Despite the various pressures on habitats, by showing that the species has disappeared from more than 70% of its former range, Marin-Togo et al. (2012), has reinforced the view that the capture pressure is the predominant threat to the species.

Conservation Actions Underway

• In 1999, the Mexican government established a Conservation Plan, Protection and Recovery Psitácinos in Mexico, in which the Lilac-crowned Parrot It is considered a priority species (Macias Caballero et al ., 2000).

• In 2004, the species was updated to Appendix 1 of CITES and in 2007 It approved a proposal to change its state species conservation 2008 of "threatened» a «in danger» under the Mexican wildlife law (K. Renton in some.)

• In Mexico, They have made considerable efforts to combat illegal domestic trade, with at least 52 seizures during 1997-2003 (CITES 2004b).

• Inspections carried out in Mexico They resulted in the seizure of 266 live individuals of the species that were offered illegally in the pet trade between 1995 and 2003 (CITES 2004b).

• The species It is in three biosphere reserves; Sierra de Álamos-Río Cuchujaqui flora and fauna protection area in Sonora meridional, and Reserva de la biosfera Chamela-Cuixmala and Biosphere Reserve Sierra de Manantlán, in Jalisco, and according to sources, It is distributed in seven other important bird areas; However, some of them lack official protection or conservation programs (CITES 2004a)

Conservation Actions Proposed

• Monitor the demographic trends through regular surveys.

• Monitor levels of destruction and degradation of habitat.

• Implement trade regulation strategies in the plan 1999.

• Carry out extension work and environmental education as described in the plan 1999.

• Perform the habitat conservation and recovery of wild populations as it recommended in the Plan 1999.

• Monitor the success of the strategies of the plan of 1999.

• Protect the rest of the tropical forest supports in areas where the slope is greater than 6 °: ideally all areas on steep slopes should be restored to forest, to provide habitat for all native wildlife (including the Lilac-crowned Parrot)

• Prevent soil erosion AND promote alternative economic activities in rugged coastal areas such as recreation and tourism. (Ortega-Rodriguez and Monterrubio-Rico 2008).

The Lilac-crowned Parrot in captivity:

Very popular as a pet throughout its area of distribution; It has cultural value as a pet or ornamental bird by its feathers; ability to imitate sounds and its tendency to form bonds with people; widespread in captivity internationally.

Currently protected by the Appendix 1 of CITES.

Each copy captive of this species which is capable of reproducing, should be placed in a well-managed breeding program in captivity and not be sold as a pet, with the objective of ensure their survival long-term.

Alternative names:

– Finsch’s Parrot, Lilac crowned Parrot, Lilac-crowned Amazon, Lilac-crowned Parrot, Pacific Amazon, Pacific Parrot (English).
– Amazone à couronne lilas, Amazone de Finsch, Amazone verte de Finsch (French).
– Blaukappenamazone (German).
– Papagaio-de-finsch (Portuguese).
– Amazona de Corona Violeta, Amazona Guayabera, Loro Corona Lila, loro corona-lila, Loro Corona-violeta (español).


scientific classification:

Philip Sclater
Philip Sclater

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Amazona
– Scientific name: Amazona finschi
– Citation: (Sclater, PL, 1864)
– Protonimo: Chrysotis finschi


Images Lilac-crowned Parrot:

Amazona-Guayabera-(9)
Amazona-Guayabera-(8)
Amazona-Guayabera-(7)
Amazona-Guayabera-(6)
Amazona-Guayabera-(5)
Amazona-Guayabera-(4)
Amazona-Guayabera-(3)
Amazona-Guayabera-(2)
Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Amazona


Sources:

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

Photos:

(1) – Lilac-crowned Parrot by Tom Benson – Flickr
(2) – Lilac-crowned Amazon perching on a branch By Amazona_finschi_-perching_on_branch-8.jpg: Cédric Allierderivative work: Snowmanradio [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi) by Emilie Chen – Flickr
(4) – Lilac-crowned Parrot by wplynn – Flickr
(5) – A pet Lilac-crowned Amazon; head and neck By Gary Denness (originally posted to Flickr as Pretty Boy) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – Lilac-crowned Amazon; two in a cage By TJ Lin (originally posted to Flickr as DSCN0549) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(7) – Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi) By CDest [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
(8) – Lilac-crowned Amazon at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, USA By DrStarbuck from Madison, WI, USA (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 18) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(9) – A Lilac-crowned Amazon at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, USA By Dave Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(10) – Amazona finschi Uploaded by Francisco_aviario – Photobucket

Sounds: Richard E. Webster, XC353198. accessible www.xeno-canto.org/353198

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