Black Parrot
Coracopsis nigra
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The Black Parrot is a medium-sized, uniformly brownish-black parrot with a grayish bill and a pale edge to the feathers giving a scaly appearance. It inhabits forests and forest edges of Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and Seychelles, depending on availability of fruiting trees. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and flowers in the forest canopy and is important as a seed disperser in island ecosystems.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm | 17.1 in |
| Weight | 254.0 g | 8.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 35-49 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Coracopsis |
| Species | Coracopsis nigra |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Perroquet noir |
| German | Kleiner Vasapapagei |
| Japanese | コクロインコ |
| Russian | Малый попугай-ваза |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family