About the Comoro Black Parrot
The Comoros black parrot is a medium-sized parrot endemic to the Comoros. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differences. It was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Coracopsis sibilans |
| Species Codes | levpar1, COPA, CBPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Comoro Black Parrot belong to?
The Comoro Black Parrot (Coracopsis sibilans) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Comoro Black Parrot?
The Comoro Black Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Comoro Black Parrot?
The Comoros black parrot is a medium-sized parrot endemic to the Comoros. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differences. It was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021....
Where can I report a Comoro Black Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Comoro Black Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code levpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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