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Moluccan King Parrot  (Alisterus amboinensis)

Also Known As: Amboina King Parrot, Ambon King Parrot, Island King Parrot, Red Parakeet, Salawati King Parrot (A.a. dorsalis)
 
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Moluccan King Parrot (Alisterus amboinensis buruensis) under tree cover

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
 
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Did You Know?
The Moluccan King Parrot may be partly nocturnal (active at night) because of reports where it has been seen flying out of forest across open cultivation at dusk.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Around 60,000

Range:
A.a. amboinensis: South Moluccas, except Buru.
A.a. sulaensis: Sula Islands.
A.a. versicolor: Peleng Island.
A.a. buruensis: Buru, in S Moluccas.
A.a. hypophonius: Halmahera, N Moluccas.
A.s. dorsalis: W Papuan Islands and NW New Guinea.


Habitat:
Occurs from lowlands to around 2100m (6888 ft). Found in dense humid primary and secondary forest, and sometimes in nearby plantations, farmlands and gardens.

Threat Summary:
Wild bird trade and habitat loss through most of its range.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on Lithocarpus acorns, as well as the hard fruits, buds and berries of other trees.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Found usually in pairs or small groups; is shy. Remains in thick foliage. When approached will fly to cover calling loudly.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3 broadly elliptical eggs, 33.5 x 26.0 mm (1.3 x 1 in).

Breeding Season:
February-April

More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moluccan_King_Parrot

http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/moluccan.king-parrot.html