About the Crimson Shining-Parrot
The crimson shining parrot is a parrot from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group. The species was once considered conspecific with the red shining parrot of Vanua Levu and Taveuni, but is now considered its own species. The species is sometimes known as the Kadavu musk parrot.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prosopeia splendens |
| Species Codes | crspar1, CSPA, CRSP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson Shining-Parrot belong to?
The Crimson Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia splendens) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Crimson Shining-Parrot?
The Crimson Shining-Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Crimson Shining-Parrot?
The crimson shining parrot is a parrot from Fiji. The species is endemic to the islands of Kadavu and Ono in the Kadavu Group. The species was once considered conspecific with the red shining parrot of Vanua Levu and Taveuni, but is now considered its own species. The species is sometimes known as t...
Where can I report a Crimson Shining-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson Shining-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crspar1, or on iNaturalist.
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