Crimson Shining-parrot
Prosopeia splendens
The crimson shining parrot is a parrot from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittacidae
Genus
Prosopeia
Crimson Shining-parrot belongs to the family Psittacidae, order Psittaciformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The crimson shining parrot is a parrot from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group. The species was once considered conspecific with the red shining parrot of Vanua Levu and Taveuni, but is now considered its own species. The species is sometimes known as the Kadavu musk parrot.
The Crimson Shining-parrot faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Fiji. Introduced predators and competitors, along with cyclones and extreme weather events, further threaten remaining populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits mature tropical rainforests, forest edges, and secondary growth forests primarily in mountainous and hilly areas. The species occurs in both native and modified forest habitats across its range in the Fijian islands.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Habitat loss and deforestation
Cyclones and extreme weather events
Introduced predators and competitors
Limited range and small population size
Found in 1 Country
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Crimson Shining-parrot (Prosopeia splendens). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/crimson-shining-parrot