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Olive-shouldered Parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus)
Also Known As: Timor Red-winged Parrot, Timor Crimson-winged Parrot, Timor Parrot
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
Status in the Wild
World Population:About 10,000
Range:
A.j. jonquillaceus: Timor and Roti Island.
A.j. wetterensis: Wetar Island.
Habitat:
Occurs up to 2800m (9184 ft). Found in woodland, acacia savanna, primary and secondary forest. On Wetar also seen in recently logged area near coast.
Threat Summary:
Wild bird trade and habitat destruction and fragmentation.
IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened
Wild Diet:
Probably similar to that of the Red-winged Parrot: seeds, fruit, flowers and insects; in mangroves, mistletoe is favoured.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Probably similar to that of the Red-winged Parrot which is found in small groups of up to fifteen individuals; the largest groups forming outside the breeding season.
Clutch and Egg Size:
4 or 5 eggs
Breeding Season:
Unknown, but probably similar to that of the Red-winged Parrot.
More Info Sites:
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/olive-shouldered.parrot.html
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