Bolbopsittacus: Guaiabero Parrots

Guaiabero Parrot - image by Luis V. Limchiu

The bird genus Bolbopsittacus - includes a group of parrots that are more commonly known as Guaiabero Parrots.

They occur naturally on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.

Sub-Species / Races Including Nominate:

Guaiabero Parrots (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus lunulatus) - Nominate Species
- Intermediate Guaiabero Parrots Bolbopsittacus lunulatus intermedius)
- Mindanao Guaiabero Parrots (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus mindanensis)
- Samar Guaiabero Parrots (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus callainipictus)

Taxonomy:

Class: Aves ... Order: Psittaciformes ... Family: Psittacidae ... Subfamily: Psittacinae

Genus: Scientific: Bolbopsittacus ... English: Guaiabero Parrots ... Dutch: Guaiabero Papegaaien ... German: Stummelschwanzpapageien ... French: Guaiabero perroquets ... CITES II: Endangered Species

Species: Scientific: Bolbopsittacus lunulatus lunulatus ... English: Guaiabero ... Dutch: Guaiabero ... German: Stummelschwanzpapagei ... French: Petit perruche à collier d'isle Luon ... CITES II - Endangered Species

Species Research by Sibylle Johnson

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Some facts about Bolbopsittacus: Guaiabero Parrots

The Bolbopsittacus are parrot species that are more commonly known as Guaiabero Parrots.
They are found on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
Their habitat includes lowland forests and adjacent cleared country.
They are closely related to the lovebirds (Agapornis) and hanging parrots (Loriculus).
These parrots are endemic to the Philippines and locally known as bubutok.
These birds love eating guavas and hence are named Guaiabero Parrots.
They have an average length of around 15 cm (5.9 in).
These are small stout parrots with a large bill and stubby tails.
They nest in a self-excavated cavity inside an arboreal ant nest or termitaria.
These birds love to feed on fruits and have been seen near fruit trees such as mangos.

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