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Guaiabero  (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus)

 
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Guaiabero Parrot held for examination

Credit: (c) Wouter Thijs
 
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Did You Know?
The Guaiabero gets its name from its fondness for guavas. 'Guaiabero' also may come from 'guayabera', a long-sleeved linen shirt which gets its name from a Cuban legend that tells of a poor countryside seamstress who sewed large pockets into her husband's shirts for carrying guavas back from the field, thus creating the guayabera style.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Estimated at more than 50,000.

Range:
B.l. lunulatus: Restricted to Luzon, N Philippines.
B.l. intermedius: Leyte and Panaon, C Philippines.
B.l. callainipictus: Samar, C Philippines.
B.l. mindanensis: Restricted to Mindanao, S Philippines.


Habitat:
Found up to 600m (1968 ft) in open woodland, forest, forest edge, secondary growth, savanna, farmland, orchards and mangroves.

Threat Summary:
No threats at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on fruit, particularly guavas, and berries.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Seen singly, in pairs or small flocks of up to 20 birds. Inconspicuous while foraging and resting in canopy; easily seen while flying.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3-4 eggs (captive)

Breeding Season:
Probably March

More Info Sites:
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/guaiabero.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaiabero