Masked shining parrot
Prosopeia personata
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The masked shining parrot, also known as the masked parrot, masked musk parrot, or the yellow-breasted musk parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Viti Levu in Fiji. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, arable land, and rural gardens.
The masked shining parrot (Prosopeia personata), also known as the masked parrot, masked musk parrot, or the yellow-breasted musk parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Viti Levu in Fiji. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, arable land, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
It is 47 cm long and weighs 322 g. It has a black mask on its face, and has a mainly bright green body. The center of its breast is yellow, turning into orange towards the abdomen. The outer webs of the primary feathers on the wing are blue or purple. Its tail feathers are green, and washed with blue.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Prosopeia
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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6 illustrations of Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Charles J. Sharp (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Prosopeia personata, commonly known as the Masked shining parrot, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- Where does Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) live?
- Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) is found in Fiji.
- What family does Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) belong to?
- Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot)?
- The plumage of Prosopeia personata (Masked shining parrot) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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