Guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus)
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Guaiabero

Bolbopsittacus lunulatus (Scopoli, 1786)

68 gWeight

The guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae, belonging to the monotypic genus Bolbopsittacus and closely related to the lovebirds and hanging parrots.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Guaiabero has been recorded at 36 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines627 records
  2. Subic BayPhilippines231 records
  3. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines228 records
More places
  1. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines218 records
  2. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines212 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines186 records
  4. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines162 records
  5. La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines158 records
  6. Malagos Garden Resort, Davao CityPhilippines153 records
  7. IRRI Staff Housing, Los BañosPhilippines116 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae, belonging to the monotypic genus Bolbopsittacus and closely related to the lovebirds and hanging parrots. It is endemic to the Philippines and locally known as bubutok. Its common name is derived from its reputation for eating guavas.

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Questions

How big is the Guaiabero?

The Guaiabero weighs around 68 g.

Where does the Guaiabero live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Guaiabero?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Guaiabero endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Guaiabero as Least Concern.

What does the Guaiabero eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Guaiabero in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
68 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
96 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Bolbopsittacus

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Guaiabero

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