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Singing Parrot (Geoffroyus heteroclitus)
Also Known As: Song Parrot, Yellow-headed Parrot, Yellow-headed Song Parrot
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Did You Know?
It is theorized that the Geoffroyus genus of parrots, to which the Singing Parrot belongs, are closely related to the Psittacula parakeets, including the Ringneck and Alexandrine Parakeets, due to their colouration.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:<100,000
Range:
G.h. heteroclitus: Bismarck Archipelago, Buka and Bougainville Islands, and Solomon Islands, except Rennell Island.
G.h. hyacinthinus: Rennell Island, SE Solomon Islands.
Habitat:
Found up to 600m (1968 ft), locally up to 1750m (5740 ft) in damp, intact lowland and hill forest. Also found in partly cleared forest, forest edge, secondary growth forest and gardens.
Threat Summary:
This species is probably affected by the loss of habitat throughout its range.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Diet includes seeds, fruits, blossoms and buds.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Are often seen singly, in pairs, or small groups. Have been reported mixing with Cardinal Lories and Duchess Lorikeets. Quiet and difficult to detect when hidden in dense undergrowth.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
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