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Black-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca melanotis)
Also Known As: Black-eared Parrot, Peruvian Black-winged Parrot (H.m. peruviana)
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Did You Know?
The members of the Hapalopsittaca genus, or group, of parrots are some of the least known parrots in zoology.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range:
H.m. melanotis: C-W Bolivia.
H.m. peruviana: C and S Peru.
Habitat:
Found up to 1500-3500m (4920-11,480 ft) in humid montane forest in the upper subtropical and temperate zones, in tall forest and into boggy elfin growth, where there are fruiting trees.
Threat Summary:
No threats at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Eats fruits, mistletoe berries, seeds and flowers.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Social, seen in pairs or small groups; occasionally in large flocks. Some seasonal movements in response to abundance of food. Keeps mainly to upper stages of canopy where difficult to detect amongst foliage.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.natureserve.org/aboutUs/latinamerica/maps_birds.jsp
More Info Sites:
Infonatura search for 'Black-winged Parrot'
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/black-winged.parrot.html
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