About the Black-lored Parrot
The black-lored parrot also known as the Buru green parrot, is a parrot endemic to the Indonesian island of Buru. It is a 40 cm (16 in) long green parrot with black lores, and a turquoise crown. Males have red beaks, and females are gray-brown. The singing is high pitched and more protracted as compared to similar species, such as great-billed parrot.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Species Codes | bllpar1, BLPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-lored Parrot belong to?
The Black-lored Parrot (Tanygnathus gramineus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-lored Parrot?
The Black-lored Parrot is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-lored Parrot?
The black-lored parrot also known as the Buru green parrot, is a parrot endemic to the Indonesian island of Buru. It is a 40 cm (16 in) long green parrot with black lores, and a turquoise crown. Males have red beaks, and females are gray-brown. The singing is high pitched and more protracted as comp...
Where can I report a Black-lored Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-lored Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bllpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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