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Red-tailed parrot [ edit ]
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| Amazona brasiliensis ( Linnaeus , 1758) |
The red-tailed parrot ( Amazona brasiliensis ), also known as the red-tailed Amazon parrot or the red-tailed Amazon parrot , is a parrot . They are Brazil's southeastern state of Sao Paulo and Parana coastal areas of endemic species . They are threatened by loss of habitat and being hunted as pets and are listed as vulnerable by the World Conservation Union . [1] From 1991 to 1992, it was estimated that they only had less than 2,000. With different conservation plans, their numbers have risen to about 6,600. [2]
table of Contents
[ hide ]- 1Features
- 2habitat
- 3behavior
- 4threats
- 5Conservation
- 6Importance
- 7Reference
- 8External links
Features [ edit ]
The red-tailed parrot weighs about 425 grams and is 35 centimeters long. They have a red band on their tails, but they can only be seen when they look down or open their tails. They also have yellow bands at the ends. The outer flight feathers are dark purple blue and dark blue at the tip. The body feathers are mainly green, while the throat , cheeks, and ears are all violet-blue with an anterior crown of red. The beak is yellow-gray, sharp black, pale gray around the eyes , and orange pupil . The color of the nestling is relatively heavy, while the pupil is brownish.
Habitat [ edit ]
Red-tailed parrots inhabit forests , woodlands, and mangroves on the coast of the Atlantic Forest . They live almost in the lowlands, generally less than 200 meters above sea level, but some also appear at an altitude of 700 meters. [2]
Behavior [ edit ]
Red-tailed parrots generally live in pairs or communities, and can number up to several hundred. They mainly inhabit and breed on the nearshore islands , but they feed on the nearby mainland. They mainly eat fruits , seeds , flowers , nectar and insects .
Red-tailed parrot breeds in the mangroves and near-shore forests. The breeding season is from September to February, and 3-4 eggs will be given each time. They will build nests in tree holes. The incubation period is 27-28 days and the fledgling will be moulted 50-55 days old.
Threat [ edit ]
The industrialization of Brazil , as well as economic and population growth, are all reasons for the decrease in the number of red-tailed parakeets. A large number of deforestation every year has caused the red-tailed parrot to lose its home, its habitat has been destroyed and there is a shortage of food. The Atlantic Forest has disappeared by 93%, and the remaining 7% has been divided by roads. The subdivided areas have limited the supply of food, and they have moved to the marginal areas for this purpose, being invaded by humans and predators . [2]
The red-tailed parrot is very colorful and it is very easy to become a hunting target. Of the 47 nests monitored between 1990 and 1994, 41 were looted by humans . Locals hunt for red-tailed parrots [3] for pets and research purposes. In addition, most of the red-tailed parrots died during the transit . As a result, its number has continued to decline.
Childcare [ edit ]
In order to protect the red-tailed parrot, some educational programs have been started since 1997. [2] These education programs primarily raise red-tailed parrot endangered concerned, so as to reduce deforestation and hunting behavior. [3]
In addition, a number of conservation facilities have been established to raise red-tailed parrots. The EU and Brazil have succeeded in this regard. [4] [5] in 1989, was set up in Brazil Su Bola Guyana National Park (Superagüi National Park) is most effective conservation of red-tailed parrot. Although this park is not established for the conservation of red-tailed parrots, it provides a safe habitat for the survival of red-tailed parrots. [6]
The red-tailed parrot is protected by Appendix I to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and its trade is restricted.
Importance [ edit ]
Because the red-tailed parrot can feed on a large area, it plays an important role in spreading seeds . They also migrate to the coastal islands on the continent of the Atlantic , and they can also help spread seeds. [3] In Brazil , watching the wild red-tailed parakeet and its migration also bring income to the local people.
Reference [ edit ]
- ^ 1.0 1.1 Amazona brasiliensis. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008 edition. International's of Union for Conservation of Nature . 2008.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 . BirdLife International's Red-tailed Amazon . [ Post Comment 2008-08-09 ] .
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Problems. Red Tailed Parrot . [April 2008] . ( Original content archived on 2007-09-19).
- ^ The Parrot Society UK. Breeding Brasiliensis in Brazil . [April 2008] .
- ^ Chester Zoo. Red-tailed Amazon Parrot . [April 2008] .
- ^ ParksWatch. Superagüi National Park . [April 2008] .
- Alexandre B. Sampaio, Karen D. Holl, and Aldicir Scariot. 2007. Regeneration of Seasonal Deciduous Forest Tree Species in Long-Used Pastures in Central Brazil. Biotropica 39(5): 655-659.
- Martuscelli, P. 2006. Genetic Variability in the Red-tailed Amazon ( Amazona brasiliensis Psittaciformes) Assessed by DNA fingerprinting. Revista Brasileria de Ornitologia 14 (1) 15-19.
External links [ edit ]
- ARKive
- BirdLife Species Factsheet
3 categories :
- IUCN vulnerable species
- Amazonia
- Brazilian Birds
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