Azure-rumped Parrot
Tanygnathus sumatranus
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The azure-rumped parrot is a large bird endemic to Indonesia. It is found in Sulawesi and the Sangir Islands. It was previously conspecific with the blue-backed parrot, which is differentiated with its red iris and blue back versus the azure-rumped parrot's yellow iris and plain back. It is found in forests. Flocks are small and often active at night. Its main threats are habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.
Fun Fact
It was previously conspecific with the blue-backed parrot, which is differentiated with its red iris and blue back versus the azure-rumped parrot's yellow iris and plain back.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Indonesia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance