About the Red Shining-Parrot
The maroon shining parrot or red shining-parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is native to the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni in Fiji and was introduced to the islands of southern Tonga in prehistoric times. The species is sometimes considered conspecific with the crimson shining parrot of Kadavu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prosopeia tabuensis |
| Species Codes | respar1, MASP, MSPA, RSPA, RESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Shining-Parrot belong to?
The Red Shining-Parrot (Prosopeia tabuensis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red Shining-Parrot?
The maroon shining parrot or red shining-parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is native to the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni in Fiji and was introduced to the islands of southern Tonga in prehistoric times. The species is sometimes considered conspecific with the crimso...
Where can I report a Red Shining-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Shining-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code respar1, or on iNaturalist.
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