Simeulue Parrot

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Simeulue Parrot (<em>Psittinus abbotti</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Simeulue Parrot (Psittinus abbotti) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Psittinus; binomial: Psittinus abbotti; authority: Richmond, 1902.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Simeulue Parrot Psittinus abbotti is split from P. cyanurus based on substantial structural and plumage differences (Eaton et al. 2016, 2021; HBW/BirdLife).

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