Maroon Shining-parrot
Prosopeia tabuensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="prosopeia-tabuensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Maroon Shining-parrot (Prosopeia tabuensis) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47 cm and a weight of 242.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.0 cm | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 242.5 g | 8.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 49 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Prosopeia |
| Species | Prosopeia tabuensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Perruche pompadour |
| German | Pompadoursittich |
| Japanese | キサキインコ |
Distribution
Maroon Shining-parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family