About the Masked Shining-Parrot
The masked shining parrot, also known as the masked parrot, masked musk parrot, or the yellow-breasted musk parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Viti Levu in Fiji. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, arable land, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prosopeia personata |
| Species Codes | maspar2, MASP, MSPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Shining-Parrot belong to?
The Masked Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia personata) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Masked Shining-Parrot?
The Masked Shining-Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Masked Shining-Parrot?
The masked shining parrot, also known as the masked parrot, masked musk parrot, or the yellow-breasted musk parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Viti Levu in Fiji. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical ma...
Where can I report a Masked Shining-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Shining-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maspar2, or on iNaturalist.
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