Perroquet noir

Perroquet noir

Coracopsis nigra

Least Concern
Envergure
43,5 cm
Poids
254,0 g
Famille
Psittaculidae
Ordre
Psittaciformes

À propos

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
Envergure 43,5 cm 17.1 in
Poids 254,0 g 8.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 35-49 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Famille Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Coracopsis
Espèces 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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Foire aux questions

Is the Perroquet noir endangered?
The Perroquet noir has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Perroquet noir nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 35-49 days.
How big is the Perroquet noir?
The Perroquet noir has a wingspan of 43.5 cm, weight of 254.0 g.
What order and family does the Perroquet noir belong to?
The Perroquet noir (Coracopsis nigra) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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