Comoro Black Parrot

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Comoro Black Parrot (<em>Coracopsis sibilans</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Comoro Black Parrot (Coracopsis sibilans) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Coracopsis; binomial: Coracopsis sibilans; authority: Milne-Edwards & Oustalet, 1885.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Comoro Black Parrot Coracopsis sibilans is split from Coracopsis nigra based on genetic divergence and significant vocal and size differences (Kundu et al. 2012; Jackson et al. 2016; HBW/BirdLife).

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