Thered-capped parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius) is a species ofbroad-tailed parrot native to southwestWestern Australia. Described byHeinrich Kuhl in 1820, it is classified in its own genus owing to its distinctive elongated beak. Its closest relative is themulga parrot. It is not easily confused with other parrot species; both adult sexes have a bright crimsoncrown, green-yellow cheeks, and a distinctive long bill. The wings, back, and long tail are dark green, and the underparts are purple-blue. Found inwoodland and opensavanna country, the red-capped parrot consumes seeds (particularly ofeucalypts), flowers, berries, and occasionally insects. Nesting takes place intree hollows. Although the red-capped parrot has been shot as a pest, and affected by land clearing, the population is growing and the species is notthreatened. In captivity, it has a reputation of being both anxious and difficult to breed. (Full article...)
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 | Theblack-crowned barwing (Actinodura sodangorum) is a non-migratory bird fromMainland Southeast Asia in the family Leiothrichidae, thelaughingthrushes. The species's first sighting was reported in April 1996 atNgọc Linh, Vietnam, and it wasformally described in 1999. The black-crowned barwing is the only bird in the genusActinodura to have a black crown. It has transverse barring on the wings (wingbars) and a crest, which are characteristic of the genus. Its naturalhabitats are subtropical or tropical moistmontane forest, high-altitudeshrubland, high-altitudegrassland, andplantations. This black-crowned barwing was photographed in the Ngọc Linh Nature Reserve, Vietnam. Photograph credit:JJ Harrison Recently featured: |
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