Crimson Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia splendens)

Other Names (World)
Crimson Shining-Parrot, Crimson Musk-parrot, Crimson Shining Parrot

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
45 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Peale, 1848)

Habitat
Forest, agricultural lands, around human habitation, from the lowlands to the hills.

Range (Guide)

Fiji (B).

South-western Fiji, on Kadavu and Ono. Introduced to Viti Levu.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 6,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat loss and degradation through conversion to agriculture, trapping for the cage-bird trade, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Pairs and small flocks while foraging.

Voice
Noisy. A variety of raucous squawks, dry rattles and screeches.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (6)...)

Crimson Shining Parrot (Prosopeia splendens) [XC75484]
by Mark O'Brien from Vunisea-Tavuki Rd., Kadavu, Fiji, Fiji (call)

Crimson Shining Parrot (Prosopeia) [XC109253]
by Matthias Feuersenger from Vunisea - Namara Road, Kadavu, Fiji, Fiji (call)

Subspecies
Usually considered conspecific with Maroon Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia tabuensis), but may be closer to Masked Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia personata).

No subspecies.

Similar Species
Much larger and longer-tailed than the only other parrot on Kadavu, Collared Lory (Phigys solitarius). Very similar to the allopatric Maroon Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia tabuensis) but head and underparts bright crimson and has broad blue hind collar.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Crimson Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia splendens) - 10 files

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