Crimson Shining-parrot
Prosopeia splendens
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Overview
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.
Habitat
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.
Other threatened species in Psittacidae
Threatened in Fiji
Frequently asked questions
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