Moluccan King Parrot
A species of King Parrots Scientific name : Alisterus amboinensis Genus : King Parrots
Moluccan King Parrot, A species of King Parrots
Botanical name: Alisterus amboinensis
Genus: King Parrots
Content
Description General Info
Description
An adult Moluccan king parrot measures 35–40 cm (14 in) in length and has a red head and chest, outer wings dull green (except in subspecies A. a. hypophonius, which are blue), mantle, lesser wing coverts and tail-coverts dark purple-blue. Tail darker blackish blue, irises orange, and the legs are dark grey. The lower mandible is blackish, and the upper mandible is orange-red with a blackish tip, except in the subspecies A. a. buruensis, where the entire bill is blackish. Unlike the other species of king parrots, the Moluccan king parrot does not display sexual dimorphism; that is, the sexes have similar plumage. Juvenile birds have a dark-brown bill tipped paler, greenish mantle, dark brown irises and red-tips to lateral tail feathers. Birds reach maturity in one year. 
Size
35 cm
Feeding Habits
Moluccan King Parrot feeds primarily on buds, seeds, grain, fruits, and berries, with a noted preference for Lithocarpus acorns. They forage in the canopy, showing unique dietary choices among their habitat.
Habitat
Moluccan King Parrot typically resides in the canopy and lower levels of dense primary and secondary forests, often in regions characterized by fertile and poor soils. They are also observed on occasion at the periphery of gardens and plantations. The species demonstrates adaptability to various forest compositions and exhibits quiet behavior similar to Neotropical trogons in mid-canopy environments.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
Encountered alone or in pairs, occasionally in small groups, it mainly frequents dense cover in the lower and mid-levels of forests. It is inconspicuous and rather quiet, except in flight. It consumes fruit, berries, seeds and buds. Nesting takes place in a tree-hollow. The breeding season begins in February and March, although breeding has not been observed in the wild, in captivity the clutch consists of two eggs which are incubated for 19 days. After hatching the chicks are ready to fledge at nine weeks old.
Species Status
The Moluccan king parrot inhabits rainforests, but sometimes enters nearby plantations and gardens. Exceptionally, it occurs at altitude up to 2100 m, but more commonly below 1200 m (New Guinea) or 1600 m (Maluku). It is generally uncommon due to habitat loss and capture for the parrot trade, but remains locally common at least on the Sula Islands, Halmahera, and Buru. Overall, the species is not believed to be in immediate danger, and consequently is listed as least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN. As most parrots, the Moluccan king parrot is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
King Parrots Species
Moluccan King Parrot 
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
