Black-lored Parrot

Black-lored Parrot

Tanygnathus gramineus

Vulnerable
Envergadura
52,8 cm
Peso
237,3 g
Familia
Psittaculidae
Orden
Psittaciformes

The Black-lored Parrot (Tanygnathus gramineus) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (periquitos del viejo mundo), within the order Psittaciformes (loros). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.8 cm and a weight of 237.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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The Black-lored Parrot is a vulnerable, medium-sized parrot with vivid green plumage, a red bill, and distinctive black lore patches between the eye and bill. It is endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forest. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and berries in the forest canopy, and is threatened by habitat loss and the wild bird trade.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 52,8 cm 20.8 in
Peso 237,3 g 8.37 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Psittaciformes (Loros)
Familia Psittaculidae (Periquitos del Viejo Mundo)
Genus Tanygnathus
Especies Tanygnathus gramineus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic ببغاء بورو الأخضر
French Perruche de Buru
Indonesian betet-kelapa buru
Japanese クロビタイオオハナインコモドキ

Distribution

Black-lored Parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black-lored Parrot endangered?
The Black-lored Parrot has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Black-lored Parrot?
The Black-lored Parrot has a wingspan of 52.8 cm, weight of 237.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-lored Parrot belong to?
The Black-lored Parrot (Tanygnathus gramineus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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