The White-naped Lory It has a distinctive patch white in nape. The underparts They are entirely red except yellow markings on the sides of chest. It lacks dark violet broadcast belly and of the undertail-coverts, If shown by the Purple-bellied Lory. Seen at close quarters, the cere Dark also separates this species from the Purple-bellied Lory, what does he have cere white.
The White-naped Lory It is also less Beefy that the Purple-bellied Lory and has a whistle call which differs considerably with the distinctive snore nasal call of the Purple-bellied Lory.
Has the crown black, violet slightly marked by the white patch nape; rest of head bright red. The upperparts red. The wings They are green with a yellow band on the lower part and violet with white spots on the curvature. The upperparts They are red with yellow markings on the sides of the chest and blue marks on the the thighs. Tail red on the outside and yellow on the inside part. Bill orange with dark base in the upper jaw; cere black; irises yellow to reddish brown; legs greyish black.
Habitat:
Known only in the mountains south of New Ireland between 500 and 2.000 m, mainly on 1.000 m. Normalmente encontrados en parejas mientras se alimentan de frutas o flores silvestres «palma de aceite». Been seen feeding on the same tree as the Purple-bellied Lory without harming it.
Distinctive species, little known and restricted to the forests of the hills of New Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea).
Conservation:
• Current IUCN Red List category: Near-threatened.
• Population trend: Decreasing.
Quite common at all limits within its altitude range. The world population probably it is lower to the 10.000 specimens.
No information on population trends; But, the species is suspected falling slowly, as a result of logging.
The conservation actions proposals:
• Effectively protect hill forests.
• Determine the tolerance of forests exploited at different altitudes.
• Monitor populations at key sites.
"White-naped Lory" in captivity:
None known.
Alternative names:
– White-naped Lory, White naped Lory (ingles).
– Lori à nuque blanche (French).
– Weißnackenlori (German).
– Lorius albidinucha (Portuguese).
– Lori Nuquiblanco, Tricogloso de Nuca Blanca (español).
The Moluccan hanging parrot (Loriculus amabilis)(Loriculus amabilis) has the head of color green with the front of the crown red. The the mantle slightly tinted Orange; rump and uppertail-coverts dark red. The latter extends almost to the tip of the tail. Wings green; Red and yellow mark in the carpus. Under, the wings blue with coverts greenish blue. Chin red; rest of the underparts more green yellowish to them upperparts, especially the coverts at the bottom of the tail. The tail, at the top, green, by down Bluestone with fine yellowish tips.
The bill black; irises yellowish white; legs oranges.
Female with the crown green, red dots on the forecrown and throat. Iris brown.
The young birds with trademark yellow around the bib, and at the edge of the carpus. Iris pale brown.
It is distributed by primary and secondary forests, in the lowlands until 800 m, along the edges of forests, in the mangroves and the casuarinas coastal, on the edges of agricultural land, around the villages and occasionally in forests of coconut trees.
The species is observed more frequently in solitary, in pairs or in small groups in the vicinity of the trees in flower.
Reproduction:
Little is known of the habits of nesting, only periods of courtship have been recorded.
Food:
Their natural diet consists of nectar, fruit, outbreaks, flowers and seeds.
Distribution:
Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident) 23.000 km2
Endemic to Indonesian, where are distributed by the islands off the northeast of Sulawesi including the archipelagos of the Banggai (Peleng. Labobo) and Sula (Seho, Taliabu, Mangole, Sulabesi), and in the North of Moluccas in Kasiruta, Bacan, Halmahera andMorotai.
In the Sula Islands It is rare, its population is probably around of 5.000 birds due to habitat loss. The status of the species in Banggai and Peleng It is insufficiently known.
Conservation:
• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern
• Population trend: Stable
The size of the world population It has not been quantified, Although it is believed that it is superior to the 20.000. specimens. The species is described as moderately common, although rarer in primary forest and common in secondary forest (pit et to the. 1997).
The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence of any reduction or substantial threats, Although slightly affected by trade.
"Moluccan hanging parrot" in captivity:
Unknown.
Alternative names:
– Moluccan Hanging-Parrot, Halmahera Hanging-Parrot, Moluccan Hanging Parrot, Wallace’s Hanging-Parrot (ingles).
– Coryllis des Moluques, Coryllis des Moluques (nominal), Coryllis des Moluques (nominale), Coryllis des Moluques (race nominale) (French).
– Zierpapageichen (German).
– Loriculus amabilis (Portuguese).
– Lorículo Amable (español).
27 to 28 cm. length between 53 and 70 g. of weight.
The plumage of the Mulga Parrot(Psephotellus varius) It, in general, color bright green. A yellow band across the front and a variable red spot adorns the back of the crown. The abdomen and the thighs are yellow, more or less stained Red. The uppertail-coverts are bright green, with a reddish blotch at the base of the tail. The lower area of the back has a blue-green band bordered above and below with a dark bluish-green line;. The curvature of the wings are turquoise and the blankets they have a yellow-orange tone forming a patch on the wing. The central feathers of the tail are green bronze, changing to greenish-blue. The outer feathers of the tail are green-blue on the bottom and white on the tip. The bottom of the tail It has a pale blue base and a finish in black. The bill is dark gray. The irises They are brown, legs grey.
In the female, the head, the back and top of the chest a color is brownish olive. The feathers of the lower parts are light green. The headband orange-yellow is barely noticeable and, often dyed red bermejo. The place that adorns the back of the crown is opaque reddish. The patch of the wing
is red, not yellow as in the male.
The youth they are much more muted than their parents. Young females have small blankets green edged with red, giving the latter a scaly appearance. Among young males, the red in the abdomen and the thighs is practically missing.
The Mulga Parrot generally prefers dry open habitats and lightly wooded Plains, where can find a great variety of vegetation. Found in scrubland Mallee and, in plots of acacia, casuarina, and also in the regions where small trees of eucalyptus They punctuate the stretches of sand. They are also present in the rocky hills or rocky cliffs.
They survive in dry areas, but in these cases, often sit near sources or temporary streams. The Mulga Parrot they owe their English name (Mulga Parrot) the fact that his rank often coincides with areas of Mulga, It is the vernacular name of Aboriginal origin, It is used to describe the semi-arid vegetation that covers the largest part the Australian continent. Mulga It appoints to the extension of the ecosystem or landscape in which Acacia are the dominant vegetation type. This does not mean that this species is strictly dependent on this habitat type.
Unlike in the Red-rumped Parrot, the Mulga Parrot is a quiet and reserved bird. This species usually lives in pairs or small family groups, rarely in large flocks. Most of the time, looking for food on the ground, in the shade of the trees at the edge of a road.
They show a great familiarity and usually allow to photograph them at close range. When it manifests some distrust, They walk away a short distance, to a tree and then return to Earth as soon as the intruder has moved away. On the other hand, When it comes to drinking, they are very cautious, as well as when they rest in the treetops, where are trying to keep hidden.
Reproduction:
The nesting period is carried out between the months of July and December, but also at other times of the year, provided that is a rainy month. The processions are very similar to the of the Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) and includes mutual grooming.
The nest It is often found in a cavity in a tree, However, They also use nests of others parakeets or other openings such as tunnels dug in riverbanks.
The nests of the Mulga Parrot they are often found in small stunted trees, at low altitude above the ground. But, places near rivers provide locations that are at a higher elevation.
The female incubated during 19 days, While the male mounts guard close to stock up your food partner and warn of possible dangers.
The chicks, they leave the nest four weeks after hatching. Immediately after take-off, they join adults to form family groups.
Food:
The Mulga Parrot they feed on grass seeds, acacia seeds, berries, mistletoe and fruits. They complement their menu with different varieties of insects.
Distribution:
Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 3.330.000 km2
Endemic to the southern part of the Australian continent. Its range covers the entire southern part of Western Australia, except the forest area of ​​south west. It continues throughout the Great Australian Bight, Southern Australia and reaching the state of Victoria. Ends in southeast New South Wales, but does not cross the Great dividing range and it kept at great distance from the coast. Despite the large size of its territory (more than 3 million square kilometers), the species is considered monotypic (no subspecies).
Conservation:
• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern
• Population Trend: Decreasing
The Mulga Parrot they are widespread and relatively common in appropriate habitats.
Since the European colonization, the species appears to have changed its habitat significantly and is now more common in the grain belt in the desert.
The population, currently estimated at around 100.000 birds, It is slightly decreasing in the South due to the thinning areas of Mallee. In general, is not endangered. Classified by the IUCN as it does not present major problems.
"Mulga Parrot" in captivity:
It is in 1861 that the Mulga Parrot they arrived in Europe. The first specimen was exhibited to the public at the London Zoo. The first case of reproduction of this species dates back in the year 1876 in charge of the SR. Verviers in France. For a long time, These birds were known for being unreliable. That may be true, but the Mulga Parrot who are captives now in Europe support good climate, although they seem a little less solid than the Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus). It is possible that this is one of reasons why have been much less popular in aviaries that the Red-rumped Parrot.
Despite this, It is a parakeet can be advised to novice fans. The varied Perico often show minor differences in color and design. This is not anything unusual, This phenomenon is also known among the birds living in the wild. It is even possible to see the small differences in the same nest, If you look well.
These birds always in motion they are not suitable for being kept captive as pet birds in a small cage.
These are relatively strong birds, they withstand the cold relatively well, although they are sensitive to very low temperatures. They are birds peaceful and assets. Quickly show confidence to their caregiver. The sound of his voice is melodious. It is a bird that likes to raise. Like to be on the ground and, often spend their time grooming are. They also love to bathe. On the other hand, they are large rodents.
During the breeding season they are aggressive when in the company of other birds., even if it can be accommodated with conspecifics and other species of large birds, that will have no trouble, If the space in which birds are kept is large enough.
With regard to its longevity, a sample lived 11,8 years in captivity. In captivity, estas aves se han conocido casos de reproducción con 1 año de edad.
(1) – Mulga Parrot (Psephotus varius), Northern Territory, Australia By Christopher Watson (http://www.comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – A male Mulga Parrot at Gluepot Reserve, South Australia, Australia. Male By David Cook Wildlife Photography from Wamboin, NSW, Australia [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – Mulga Parrot (Psephotus varius) Currawinya NP, SW Queensland, Australia By Aviceda (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Mulga Parrot (Psephotus varius), Northern Territory, Australia By Christopher Watson (http://www.comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – A male Mulga Parrot (also known as the Many-coloured Parrot at Wyperfeld National Park, Victoria, Australia By David Cook Wildlife Photography [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – Parrots in captivity /. London :George Bell and Sons,1884-1887 [i.e. 1883-1888] – Flickr
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In the Budgerigar(Melopsittacus undulatus) of adults, the cere Blue contrasts with the frontal zone; the front of the face and throat are pale yellow. The latter is covered by a line of black dots. The area which is located below the cheeks it's purple.
The central part of the pileum extending from the rear of the eyes to neck It is covered with alternating thin black bands and bands of pale yellow. These bars are expanded on the the mantle and wing-coverts, forming a scaly effect.
The underparts, the area beneath the wings, the lower part of the back and rump create a beautiful pale green together. The tail is opaque blue tones with a central yellow stripe on the side feathers.
The female has a Brown wax.
The immature they are more turned off with bars on the front. The black spots on the throat they are absent.
The Budgerigar they are distributed by a wide variety of open habitats, including open forests, lightly wooded grasslands and savannas. Also appreciate the areas of Mallee, farmland, vegetation that grows along rivers, drought-adapted scrub and open plains. They come fitted with desert areas of Mulga (Acacia aneura). Although they are able to survive several days without water, These birds are never far from a water source.
In areas where fruit production is constant and in others where it is stable for very long periods, the movements of the Budgerigar they are easily predictable.
In the South end, Pilgrimages exist only in cases of prolonged drought and wandering parakeets return to their territory with the first rains and recolonize when river levels return to normal.
Reproduction:
The Budgerigar they build their nests of June to September in the North its area of distribution. They reproduce between August and January in the South. Nests can be installed at any time of the year after the rains fall. They establish a second brood as soon as conditions are favorable.
These parakeets usually nest in colonial way. The nest is located in a natural cavity in a tree, in a strain, an any fence post, or on a big fallen branch.
The female lays from 4 to 6 eggs and incubation lasts a few 18 days. The chicks remain in place of birth during 30 days before flying.
Food:
The Budgerigar It vegetarian, they eat herbs and seeds of quenopodios. Plants vary in categories and in proportions, according to which regions and times.
The East inside of Australia, These birds feed exclusively on seeds that are on the ground, While in the middle of the continent, There is more variety of plants to select. In the first case, grain size barely exceeds the 2 mm diameter and the second, more than 40 plant varieties make up the diet of these parakeets.
From time to time, the Budgerigar, they come in growing areas and take advantage of the ripe fruits.
Distribution:
The Budgerigar are distributed widely throughout the Interior of Australia, Although they are rare in the coastal districts of the This and the end South-West (absent of Tasmania, Arnhem Land and Cape York Peninsula).
The species may be of common to very abundant, but they are nomadic, and may change from year to year areas.
These parakeets, frequently, they burst from the arid zones to the more humid zones and there are temporary movements towards the south during the summer, but these changes may be affected by annual rainfall patterns.
We have introduced, without success, in a number of places around the world (or they have escaped from captivity and could not be) including South Africa, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Switzerland, Colombia, the Society Islands, New Zealand and Oman.
In the EE.UU. the species has managed to colonize Hawai and California (leaks also occur regularly in the city of New York City). In Florida a population was originally registered in the area of St. Petersburg, in the decade of 1950 and now has more of 3.000 individuals; These birds are mobile and have been recorded along the coast This of all the South from Jacksonville to Miami, and in the West everything Hudson to South of Fort Myers, from time to time go towards the North in Gainsville.
Parakeets, occasionally escaped, they may appear in Tasmania.
The world population is estimated at around 5.000,000 copies.
Conservation:
• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern
• Population Trend: Growing
This species is not threatened at all, even they are abundant, and in some places where resources are good, countless flocks darken the sky, to cause branches to break from 4 centimeters in diameter, When large number of birds used them as support for their breaks.
Populations fluctuate widely depending on weather conditions.
Livestock living on farms in central Australia have caused Budgerigar they will benefit from new water supplies. Like this, the number of parakeets are constantly increasing.
These parakeets are the most well known psittacidas in the world.
"Budgerigar" in captivity:
This parakeet was discovered in 1805 and since then it has become the most popular captive bird in the world. While it is considered as domestic fowl, However, is a gregarious and instinctive animal, with the same needs that the parrots who freely roam the lands of Australia.
The Budgerigar It dynamic, curious, melodious and because of its small size, the beauty of their plumage and their entertaining behaviour, truly charming. This is what makes it a coveted bird. But, It is still a bird that needs to fly, play and socialize with their peers. Like any bird, It is sensitive to the social and environmental context. In fact, their real needs are too often overlooked, many parakeets suffer neglect or even abuse.
In captivity, the Budgerigar It is larger than its counterpart in nature. Measures of 20 to 25 cm. from head to tail and weighs between 30 and 45 g.. In addition to the colour of your coat, wild type, There are numerous mutations (other coat colors) associated with the increase in crossings and selections in certain genes, that translates into more spontaneous mutations.
The Budgerigar has two silent by year average, and the first moult occurs between the fourth and sixth month. The molt is complete renovation of the plumage of the bird. Pens fall to others push, includes your tube of keratin that parakeets will open with their beaks to release pen and relieve the irritation that engenders the same thrust. It can be more or less painful and intense. Some plucking is so fast that the bird may experience some difficulties during the flight.
Check the intensity of the change of the parakeet through black head tubes, tiredness and especially the number of feathers on the ground.
The feeding of the Budgerigar is based on the millet and the birdseed, Although it must be complemented with other seeds or vegetables (as the lettuce, Spinach, pepper, Carrot, corn). The fruits are also a good dietary supplement for these birds. Occasionally it can provide a little bread or biscuit, but always with caution that not give them anything very sweet. The avocado, the chocolate and the parsley they are deadly toxic for the Australian parakeets.
The the parakeet cage must be protected from the cold, a temperature between the 20-25 C. It must be of one sufficient size so you have freedom of movement and can exercise. The balusters must be arranged horizontally so that they can climb up them. The cage must be washed at least once a month with a disinfectant, change the water daily and clean the shells of the food. A cat litter tray can be placed to make their needs.
It is also important to let the parakeet out occasionally and fly freely around the room. Windows must be closed and curtains, because you can hit them.
Son very sociable birds and it is better to live with other parakeet. The best couple is formed by a male and a female. This will try to kill its companion if it is of the same gender.
With regard to its longevity, according to sources, these animals can come to live until 21 years in captivity. The same sources indicate that these parakeets suffer from a high incidence with respect to ovarian cancer.
27 cm.. length and a weight between 50 and 113 g..
The Red-crowned parakeet(Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) are, generally, a brilliant green hue (sometimes with some variable yellow marks), with one frontal band crimson, lores and a line through the eye that extends to the ear-coverts; centre of crown crimson, extending back to the top of the eyes, with an area supercilii green.
Upperparts bright green uniform, with a red patch on each side of the rump. Alula, primary coverts and vane outside of the primaries are blue-violet color. Primary emarginadas with thin yellow outer margins: vane outside of the secondaries greener.
Wing feathers green: stain pale in each internal network of secondaries they form a wing bar in some males.
The underparts usually more yellowish, Green clear. Upper, the tail green; undertail, dark grey.
The bill light bluish gray, black-tipped; irises red; legs Marron-grisaceo.
Female slightly smaller.
The young birds have queues shorter, a irises reddish brown clear and less distinctive markings on the head. The younger with a pink base in the bill.
(Oliver 1930) – Of 28 cm approximately. It is something more than the nominal, the green of the face is Emerald, the chest is somewhat more yellowish and the legs are dark gray.
Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae cyanurus
(Salvadori 1891) – Of 29 cm approximately. More than the nominal, the plumage is more yellowish and the flight feather more intense blue.
The habitat of the Red-crowned parakeet includes native forest in the continental part of New Zealand, scrublands in some outlying islands and land with abundant grass in the Antipodes Islands.
The species, generally, most opted for the edges of forests and open areas to the Yellow-crowned parakeet, and the regions where the two species coexist, is, generally, at lower altitudes.
The birds tend to locate their calls when they fly over or through the forest canopy. They are most often in pairs; couples tend to remain together throughout the year. But, large groups gather where food sources are abundant at any time of the year. Where is fresh water scarce, groups of birds also tend to congregate to drink in springs or leaks.
In the Kermadec Islands, flocks are formed for bathing in tidal pools and rest on a branch (probably in other places also).
The Red-crowned parakeet they feed actively on in the early hours of the morning, they rest and groom themselves for much of the day, and is power again during the afternoon.
Reproduction:
The nesting takes place between October and March, with most laying between the months of October and December. Between two and ten (usually between five and nine) white eggs form the implementation. The eggs are deposited in a hollow of tree clad wood shavings, Although you can also have other places of sunset, including cracks in the rocks, burrows in the ground, etc, as well as a variety of nest liners including feathers, MOSS and grass.
The birds are territorial in the vicinity of the nest and can use the same site repeatedly. The incubation is carried out by the female and hard of 18 to 20 days. The pups remain in the nest during 5 to 6 weeks and the male will help with food, either through female or directly, one week after the emplumamiento.
In large litters some less developed pups can be seen. Adults undergo a post-breeding moult..
Food:
They feed on, both the canopy and soil, a wide range of vegetables, fruit, seeds, leaves, outbreaks, berries, flowers and nectar; they have priority for the seeds fallen during the autumn and winter. The species also feeds on invertebrates, honeydew and, in the Kermadec, even, algae and small macaws (Scutellastra kermadecensis).
Distribution:
The Red-crowned parakeet are in New Zealand and in a series of adjacent and outlying island groups.
Before European colonization, the species was extended by continent, but in the Decade of 1890 the population began to decline as a result of the destruction of their habitat and predation by introduced cats and mustelids.
The population is, undoubtedly superior to the 15.000 specimens, although decreasing due to habitat loss and predation.
The hybridization with the Yellow-crowned parakeet (Cyanoramphus auriceps) It is also a problem in some populations.
The subspecies chathamensis is threatened, with a population of less than 1.000 specimens.
The subspecies cyanurus is still relatively common with about 10.000 individuals in Macauley. There are at least 4.000-5.000 birds in the Group of the Antipodes Islands.
captive birds they have been released in areas of Wairarapa and Waitakere. CITES Appendix I.
"Red-crowned parakeet" in captivity:
The Red-crowned parakeet are common in aviculture and is relatively easy to raise.
They can live in community with species of similar characteristics. It is usually outgoing, Active and depending on their way of breeding and previous experiences, You can be a confident Parrot, even being raised by their parents tends to be entrusted.
What pet He could be a good companion because of his way of being joyful and curious.
With regard to its longevity and according sources, one specimen was still alive after 12,4 years in captivity. It has been reported that these animals can live up to 36,5 years in captivity, but this has not been verified; the same study reported that these animals they can be played back to year of age in captivity.
Several color mutations they are available, including, yellow, the cinnamon and the overo.
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Photos:
(1) – A Red-crowned Parakeet at Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae, New Zealand By Sid Mosdell from New Zealand (GreenUploaded by Snowmanradio) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – A Red-crowned Parakeet on Kapiti Island, New Zealand By Craig Nash from Northern Ireland [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – Red-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) at Queens Park Aviary By tewahipounamu [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Red-crowned Parakeet (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae) in captivity at Auckland, New Zealand. Photographed on 11 November 2002 By Arthur Chapman [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae (Red-crowned Parakeet, Green) on Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand. These parakeets are often seen foraging on the cabbage trees (Cordyline australis) on the island By Adammarklenny (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – A painting of a Red-crowned Parakeet (originally captioned «Platycercus pacificus. Pacific Parrakeet.») by Edward Lear 1812-1888 Edward Lear [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The most notorious of the White-necked Parakeet(Pyrrhura albipectus) It is the yellowish-white or white that goes from the cheeks to chest.
Crown dark stripes pale gray on the back; frontal band reddish thin; cheeks escalations of yellow and green and ear-coverts Orange; collar full white and chest yellow; belly and remaining upperparts green. Wings Greens with primary coverts red and carpal area, and primaries Bluish; tail long and pointy green, red opaque at the bottom.
The immature lacks the frontal band and has paler the ear-coverts.
Lives mainly in humid primary forest, foraging on fruit trees, preferably along rivers, Although he tolerates areas open and intercepted, from 900 to 2000 m (usually between 1400 and 1800 m).
Make altitudinal movements following the fruiting. Flies in flocks of 12 to 50 individuals. It bathes in pools or between rocks covered with MOSS.
Reproduction:
There is little evidence about its reproduction, possibly from May to July. A young clerk was seen in September (Snyder et to the., 2000).
Food:
The diet includes fruit, seeds and flowers Vine, mainly taken in the canopy.
Distribution:
Size of its range (reproduction / resident): 19.600 km2
Confined to three areas in southeast Ecuador and recently also it has been found in northern Peru.
• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Vulnerable.
• Population trend: Decreasing.
Rationale for the Red List category
This species is classified as Vulnerable because it dwells in a few places and has a small range in which the habitat (and presumably the population) it is decreasing.
Justification of the population
The total population it may be only a few thousand birds, by what is placed in the band 2.500-9.999 individuals. This is equivalent to 1.667-6.666 mature individuals, rounded here to 1.500-7.000 mature individuals.
Justification of trend
It is suspected that the species is falling slowly, on the basis of continuous habitat destruction.
Conservation Actions Underway
• CITES Appendix II.
• The Podocarpus national park It is an important site for the conservation of the species. A revised management plan has been designed for the area and a public awareness campaign highlights the importance of the park (Snyder et to the. 2000).
• The White-necked Parakeet It is also found in the reserve Tapichalaca of 3.500 acres of the Fundación Jocotoco, where they are used successfully artificial nesting boxes (Waugh 2009).
• It is also located in the Ichigkat Muja- Condor Range National Park (F. Angulo 2012 a bit.).
Conservation Actions Proposed
• Conduct surveys to assess species distribution and total population size.
• Monitor rates of habitat loss and degradation within its range.
• Manage the Podocarpus national park so that endangered species are better protected.
"White-necked Parakeet" in captivity:
It is not easy to find it in captivity.
Alternative names:
– White-necked Parakeet, White necked Parakeet, White-breasted Conure, White-breasted Parakeet, White-necked Conure (English).
– Conure à col blanc, Perriche à col blanc, Perruche à col blanc (French).
– Weißhalssittich, Weisshals-Sittich (German).
– Tiriba-do-pescoço-branco (Portuguese).
– Cotorra Cuelliblanca, Perico de Pecho Blanco (español).
– Perico de Cuello Blanco (Peru).
– Avibase
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– Parrot Book, Parrots and macaws Neotropical
– Photos:
(1) – Ingrid Grunwald, IBC943789. Photo of White-necked Parakeet Pyrrhura albipectus at Zamora-Chinchipe Province, Ecuador. Accessible at hbw.com/ibc/943789.
Of 50 cm.. length and an average weight of 480 g..
The Vasa Parrot (Coracopsis vasa) It has a few shades between black and Brown, big enough, grim looking, with the rounded tail and a powerful bill pinkish.
They can be difficult to spot when they combine their dark plumage with shadows under the forest canopy..
To a large extent, sympatric with the very similar Black Parrot (Coracopsis nigra), but the Vasa Parrot It is larger and somewhat paler, greyish Brown rather than dark brown
They can fly at high altitude when they travel to or from the sites of communal rest. It can be very Meek and accessible When feeds below the forest canopy.
In general, the plumage of the Vasa Parrot is brown-black color with a slight greyish tinge clear at the top, in special wings and top of the tail. Primaries with narrow gray margin in vane outer. bottom of the flight feather pale grey. Subcaudales coverts Gray with variable black stripes on the shafts of feathers. Tail with faint dark subterminal band; undertail, the tail pale grey. Bill usually pink but grey color after molting; irises brown; naked periophthalmic patch (that extends to the peak) pale grey; legs greyish Brown clear
Without sexual dimorphism in plumage. Reproductive females can become bald on the head, around the eyes and throat , with the exposed skin of mustard yellow or orange.
Immature with plumage more greyish Brown lighter and paler skin around the eyes. Skin patch naked eye more smaller than in adults or absent.
(Peters,W, 1854) – Smaller, of 45 cm., and paler than the nominal species, Unlike the subspecies drouhardi by having underparts dyed color chocolate instead of gray, and undertail-coverts Brown instead of gray or whitish.
Coracopsis vasa drouhardi
(Lavauden, 1929) – It´s smaller, of 45 cm., and paler than the nominal species. The underparts they are more gray with undertail-coverts more whitish, upperparts They show a bluish grey tinge clear. Dark subterminal band on the tail.
The Vasa Parrot they are distributed among a wide variety of habitats, from the dense and humid forests, Brambles open forests, until Medemia Palms in the savannas.
It attends the habitats modified by human activity; sometimes visits farmland.
Move, mainly, by lowlands, from sea level to the 1.000 meters above sea level.
In Comoros, the Vasa Parrot, generally, are associated with humid forests, always green, above the 300 m, but visit more open fields to feed.
Within its forest habitat, they are usually seen in the treetops, Although they descend to the ground to feed.
Usually found in small noisy groups, although they congregate in larger flocks when feeding or roosting.
The Vasa Parrot They perch on the top of large trees with at least one individual awake to warn of the danger; It is said that they are most active in the full moon nights.
Reproduction:
The breeding season, probably, of the months from October to December.
The nest It is built in a tree cavity or a trunk. In the western area of Madagascar, the baobabs trees (Adansonia) they are often used, sometimes with several nests in the same tree. These birds (especially the males) they can show cloacal protuberances while breeding.
Food:
Seeds, nuts, berries and fruits are part of their diet. Visit rice fields, millet and corn, causing, sometimes, extensive damage to crops. Apparently less frugivorous than the Black Parrot.
Distribution:
Size of its range (reproduction / resident): 928.000 km2
The species is partly common, in some places abundant, but its distribution in Madagascar possibly contracted due to large-scale deforestation in the center of the island.
Officially treated as harmful species, the Vasa Parrot they are persecuted because of predation on crops (especially rice) and captured for the trade in live birds at national and international level. They are also hunted as food.
It is distributed in several protected areas and although his pursuit and capture is intense in some areas, apparently, the species still is not at risk.
As they are seen as crop pests, is legal to hunt at the Vasa Parrot in Madagascar, and high levels of hunting contributes to a rapid decline in its population.
Like many species of Madagascar, the loss of their forest habitat is also a threat.
The size of the world's population has not been quantified, but the species, according to sources, It quite common in many areas
"Vasa Parrot" in captivity:
Very rare in captivity, difficult to find in aviaries, perhaps because of its initial lack of spectacularity compared to the more striking colors of any other species of parrot.
Although Vasa Parrot they are not very common as pets, comments from owners praise its virtues as a companion animal.
It is an extremely Intelligent and cunning.
Its beak is not strong enough to destroy the hard wood.
During the breeding season, they are very assets and quite noisy.
The female is the dominant, It is recommended as well that the eclectus that for an optimal result in reproduction, two males and one female are used in small aviaries or a greater number of males than females in breeding by means of colonies.
By the time they enter zeal both the male and the female, drop you the feathers of the head practically bald and both players.
The skin of the female head becomes yellow and white male. They tend to put in 2 to 3 eggs that incubate for space of 17 days.
The pups they are born completely devoid of markers, their legs are too long to be parrots and another feature that makes them unique is that they have both sides of their beaks at the corners, some bumps with characteristics similar to some exotic
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In terms of their longevity, according to sources, a specimen lived 53,9 years in captivity.
Alternative names:
– Vasa Parrot, Greater Vasa Parrot, Greater Vasa-Parrot (English).
– Grand Vaza, Grand Perroquet vasa, Grand Vasa, Perroquet vaza (French).
– Vasapapagei, Großer Vasa, Vasa (German).
– Papagaio-vasa (Portuguese).
– Loro Vasa (español).
– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife
– ornitoloxia
– Photos:
(1) – Coracopsis vasa By 4028mdk09 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Greater Vasa Parrot in Madagascar By AEM (Picasa Web Albums) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – Coracopsis vasa By 4028mdk09 (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Greater Vasa Parrot (caracopsis vasa) in a Antwerp zoo By frank wouters from antwerpen, belgium , Belgium , Belgique (grote vasapapegaai) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Lesser vasa parrot (coracopsis nigra) in Anjajavy Forest, Madagascar By Charlesjsharp (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – Parrots of the World, by Joseph Forshaw (illustrated by William T. Cooper)
17 to 19 cm.. height.
The Mountain Parakeet(Psilopsiagon aurifrons) is distinguishable by the face yellow and the belly yellow with dye-Green, bill pale, wing
with extreme blue (notorious is when closed), tail long. Bill and legs color clear. Iris black.
The female with face green and belly yellow-green.
Treated above as Bolborhynchus aurifrons.
(Berlioz & Dorst, 1956) – With very little or nothing of yellow and very little dimorphic sexual, they resemble females of the subspecies nominal and robertsi. The females sometimes have the bill grey;
Psilopsiagon aurifrons robertsi
(Carriker, 1933) – It has yellow only in the forecrown, sides bill, throat with green dye, and belly green with yellow line on the sides.
Psilopsiagon aurifrons rubrirostris
(Burmeister, 1860) – With mask facial blue sky and no sexual dimorphism
Habitat:
Video – "Mountain Parakeet" (Psilopsiagon aurifrons)
It is found in variety of ecosystems, forest in gallery, Puna and crops, from 1000 to 2900 m (sometimes from sea level up to 4500 m). It is possible to carry out local migration after reproduction. gregarious.
Reproduction:
Sometimes They nest colonially, in cracks or holes in inaccessible Rocky escarpments. breeding station: From October to December, North of Chile, February/March, Argentina.
Food:
It feeds on shoots, seeds, vegetables and fruits.
Distribution:
Size of the distribution (reproduction / resident): 820.000 km2
Can be found in the Centre and South of the Andes, from Peru until Argentina and Chile.
(Burmeister, 1860) – The sheds Andean of the Northwest Argentine, between Catamarca and Córdoba, and South of Chile
Conservation:
State of conservation ⓘ
Minor Concern ⓘ(UICN)ⓘ
• Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern.
• Population trend: Stable.
This species has a very large range, and therefore not it approaches the threshold of Vulnerable on the criterion of size of the area.
The trend of the population seems to be stable, and therefore, the species is not approaching thresholds for vulnerable under the trend of criterion.
For these reasons, the species is evaluated as Least concern.
"Mountain Parakeet" in captivity:
It´s rare in captivity. They are very susceptible to stress and disease, so many die during the process of acclimatization. It is good to acclimatize it in a large aviary with other birds. Prone to deficiency of vitamin D3.
Need of hiding places so that they may disappear from view.
– Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife
– Parrot Book, Parrots and macaws Neotropical
– Photos:
(1) – Mountain Parakeet; two in a cage By TJ Lin (originally posted to Flickr as mountain oarakeet) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Two Mountain Parakeets seen between Uquia to Yavi, Salta, Argentina By Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom (Mountain ParakeetUploaded by snowmanradio) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
