Crimson Shining Parrot
A species of Shining Parrots Scientific name : Prosopeia splendens Genus : Shining Parrots
Crimson Shining Parrot, A species of Shining Parrots
Botanical name: Prosopeia splendens
Genus: Shining Parrots
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Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The crimson shining parrot (Prosopeia splendens) is a parrot from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group. The species was once considered conspecific with the red shining parrot of Vanua Levu and Taveuni, but is now considered its own species. The species is sometimes known as the Kadavu musk parrot. The crimson shining parrot is a medium-sized parrot (45 cm) with a long tail and bright plumage. The head, breast and belly are covered in bright crimson-red, its back, wings and tail are green with hints of blue in the wing. It has a long winged appearance in flight, flying with undulating bouts of flaps and gliding. The species is very vocal; the shrieks and squawks of the crimson shining parrot are of a higher pitch than that of the red shining parrot. On Kadavu it is unlikely to be mistaken for the other species of parrot, the collared lory. The crimson shining parrot is a common forest species that has recently taken to entering gardens and agricultural land. Pairs forage for seeds and fruits. The species has not been observed nesting but is assumed to be a hole nester like red shining parrot. The species is considered to be Vulnerable by the IUCN due to its restricted range, habitat loss and the illegal trade in parrots.
Size
45 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Crimson Shining Parrot predominantly consumes various fruits, nectar, and seeds, showcasing opportunistic feeding behavior. Crimson Shining Parrot forages mainly in the trees and sometimes on the ground, adapting to feed on a wide range of seasonally available food sources. Crimson Shining Parrot exhi bits a preference for certain native fruits, displaying a specialized dietary adaptation.
Habitat
The crimson Shining Parrot chiefly inhabits lush mangrove ecosystems and dense forests, where it thrives in the canopy. These birds are also accustomed to living on the fringe areas bordering human settlements, adapting to the edges of villages where their natural habitats intersect with developed areas.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Shining Parrots Species
Crimson Shining Parrot