Neopsittacus musschenbroekii
Colourization Adult: N.m. musschenbroekii: both adults in general green; olive/brown crown and nape, streaked with dull yellow; olive/brown hindneck and cheeks, the cheeks streaked pale green; red throat to centre of abdomen; red underwing coverts and underwing band; green uppertail tipped with yellow, orange/yellow undertail with red at base of lateral feathers. Bill pale yellow. Eye red. N.m. medius: both adults as in musschenbroekii, but larger in size; more yellow streaking on cheeks. N.m. major: both adults as in medius, but plumage in general paler; red underparts; green/yellow streaking on cheeks. Colourization Juvenile: N.m. musschenbroekii: in general duller than adults; green throat and upper breast marked with red; green lower breast. Bill pale brown tipped with yellow. Cere yellow. N.m. medius: as in adults. Call: Calls made when perched are two-syllable screeches, the second note being lower than the first. Also musical three-note calls with downward inflection. Call notes lower-pitched, nasal and hollow sounding.
Not Threatened.
Colourization Adult: N.m. musschenbroekii: both adults in general green; olive/brown crown and nape, streaked with dull yellow; olive/brown hindneck and cheeks, the cheeks streaked pale green; red throat to centre of abdomen; red underwing coverts and underwing band; green uppertail tipped with yellow, orange/yellow undertail with red at base of lateral feathers. Bill pale yellow. Eye red. N.m. medius: both adults as in musschenbroekii, but larger in size; more yellow streaking on cheeks. N.m. major: both adults as in medius, but plumage in general paler; red underparts; green/yellow streaking on cheeks. Colourization Juvenile: N.m. musschenbroekii: in general duller than adults; green throat and upper breast marked with red; green lower breast. Bill pale brown tipped with yellow. Cere yellow. N.m. medius: as in adults. Call: Calls made when perched are two-syllable screeches, the second note being lower than the first. Also musical three-note calls with downward inflection. Call notes lower-pitched, nasal and hollow sounding.
23 cm, 43-55 g
Taxonomy:
- Nanodes Musschenbroekii Schlegel, 1873, Hatam, Arfak, New Guinea. Two subspecies recognized. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Subspecies and Distribution:
- * musschenbroekii (Schlegel, 1873) - Vogelkop (Irian Jaya). * major Neumann, 1924 - C New Guinea from Snow Mts E to Huon Peninsula and Owen Stanley Range.
Found from 1250-2800m (4100-9184 ft) in montane forest, forest edge, partly cleared areas and secondary growth forest. Also seen in disturbed areas and in Casuarina or Eucalyptus groves in garden areas. FOOD: Feeds on pollen, nectar, flowers, small fruits and berries. Also may feed on seeds, and insects and their larvae
Feeds on pollen, nectar, flowers, small fruits and berries. Also may feed on seeds, and insects and their larvae.
Probably July-August. 2 eggs. Seen in flowering trees in the company of other species such as Papuan Lorikeets (Charmosyna papou). Will come down low to the ground to feed on annual weeds. Noisy and conspicuous, particularly while flying.
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