Simeulue Parrot
Psittinus abbotti Richmond, 1902
75 gWeight
The Simeulue parrot (Psittinus abbotti) is a parrot endemic to two small islands off Sumatra.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Simeulue parrot (Psittinus abbotti) is a parrot endemic to two small islands off Sumatra. It is a former subspecies of the blue-rumped parrot (Psittinus cyanurus) and split by the HBW/BirdLife checklist, with the IOC later following suit, supporting its status as a distinct species.
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Questions
How big is the Simeulue Parrot?
The Simeulue Parrot weighs around 75 g.
Where does the Simeulue Parrot live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Simeulue and Siumat (west of northern Sumatra).
Is the Simeulue Parrot endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Simeulue Parrot as Near Threatened.
What does the Simeulue Parrot eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Simeulue Parrot in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 75 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 137 mm
- Tail
- 58 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Simeulue and Siumat (west of northern Sumatra)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Psittinus
Other birds in the genus Psittinus
Blue-rumped ParrotPsittinus cyanurus
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
Greater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasa
Seychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyi
Comoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilans
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
Yellow-capped Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta keiensis
Geelvink Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta geelvinkiana
Buff-faced Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta pusio
Meek's Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta meeki
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