Simeulue Parrot
Psittinus abbotti
Simeulue Parrot (Psittinus abbotti) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Simeulue Parrot (Psittinus abbotti) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 75 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Psittinus
- Species abbotti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 75 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Simeulue Parrot is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Simeulue Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Simeulue Parrot (Psittinus abbotti) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Simeulue and Siumat (w of n Sumatra).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 75 g, with a wing length of about 13.7 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,775 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Simeulue Parrot?
The Simeulue Parrot is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 75 g.
Where does the Simeulue Parrot live?
The Simeulue Parrot is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Simeulue and Siumat (w of n Sumatra), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Simeulue Parrot belong to?
The Simeulue Parrot (Psittinus abbotti) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Simeulue Parrot eat?
The Simeulue Parrot is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Simeulue Parrot migrate?
The Simeulue Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Simeulue Parrot endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Simeulue Parrot make?
1 real field recording of the Simeulue Parrot — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Simeulue Parrot's range?
The Simeulue Parrot has a mapped global range of about 1,775 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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