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Mindanao Lorikeet  (Trichoglossus johnstoniae)

Also Known As: Johnstone's Lorikeet, Mrs. Johnstone's Lorikeet, Mount Apo Lorikeet
 
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Mindanao Lorikeet

Credit: (c) Steve Brookes | http://www.wildparrotsupclose.co.uk
 
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Did You Know?
The Mindanao Lorikeet flies in tight formation in flocks with audible whirring of wingbeats, quite unlike any other parrot.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
<10,000

Range:
T.j. johnstoniae: Mounts Apo, Kitangland, Matutum and Piapayungan, C Mindanao.
T.j. pistra: Mount Malindang, W Mindanao Island.

Habitat:
Found between 1000-2500m (3280-8200 ft) in mossy montane forest, forest edge and in degraded or logged areas.

Threat Summary:
This species has historically been affected by deforestation in its very limited range. It now appears to be fairly secure in montane forest areas above 1000m (3280 ft).

IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened

Wild Diet:
Feeds on nectar, flowers, fruits, pollen and insects.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Seen in pairs or small flocks. Moves altitudinally with groups of birds roosting at lower levels, moving higher during the day to feed on flowering trees and shrubs before returning to lower levels at night.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 rounded eggs, 22.0 x 19.0mm (0.9 x 0.7 in).

Breeding Season:
March-May or later

More Info Sites:
http://www.arcbc.org.ph/arcbcweb/pdf/vol3no1-2/43-56_profiles_mtKitanglad.pdf

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