Blue-collared Parrot
Geoffroyus simplex
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The blue-collared parrot also known as simple parrot, lilac-collared song parrot, or lilac-collared Geoffroy's parrot, is a parrot found in the higher elevations of New Guinea. It is found from 500 to 2300 m, mainly between 800 and 1900 m. It is 23–25 cm, mainly green with a black beak, yellow wing bend, blue underwing coverts, and a pale yellow iris.
The blue-collared parrot (Geoffroyus simplex) also known as simple parrot, lilac-collared song parrot, or lilac-collared Geoffroy's parrot, is a parrot found in the higher elevations of New Guinea. It is found from 500 to 2300 m, mainly between 800 and 1900 m (though food shortages will send them lower). It is 23–25 cm, mainly green with a black beak, yellow wing bend, blue underwing coverts, and a pale yellow iris. Adult males have a blue collar across upper breast to lower neck above the mantle, adult females have some blue on the rear crown. Juveniles have no blue and a paler bill. There are two subspecies:
G. s. simplex: On Vogelkop. 23 cm
G. s. buergersi: On rest of island. 25 cm, collar on males is duller but wider in back.
It inhabits humid hill forest and forest edges. Flocks are up to 200.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Geoffroyus
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Geoffroyus simplex (Blue-collared Parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Geoffroyus simplex, commonly known as the Blue-collared Parrot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Geoffroyus simplex (Blue-collared Parrot) belong to?
- Geoffroyus simplex (Blue-collared Parrot) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Geoffroyus simplex (Blue-collared Parrot)?
- The plumage of Geoffroyus simplex (Blue-collared Parrot) combines these colours: Green and Blue.
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