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Buru Racquet-tailed Parrot  (Prioniturus mada)

Also Known As: Buru Racquet-tail
 
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Captive Buru Racquet-tailed Parrot

Credit: © Peter Odekerken | http://www.parrotimages.com.au
 
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Status in the Wild
World Population:
189,000-483,000

Range: Occurs in Buru, S Moluccas, Indonesia.

Habitat:
Found up to 1600m (5248 ft) in all types of forest habitat, including selectively logged areas and tall secondary growth; also found in remnant trees in cultivated areas; most common at around 600m (1968 ft).

Threat Summary:
Was thought to be threatened because of restricted range above 1000m (3280 ft), but evidence shows this bird to be common.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Eats fruits, flowers, berries and seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Often seen in groups of up to ten birds, seasonally nomadic in response to fruiting trees in mountains.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Up to 5 eggs

Breeding Season:
December-February

More Info Sites:
http://ip30.eti.uva.nl/zma3d/detail.php?id=235&sort=taxon&type=family