Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicFruitForestMedium · 186 g
About the Comoro Black Parrot
The Comoros black parrot is a medium-sized parrot endemic to the Comoros. Historically, it has been treated as a subspecies of the lesser vasa parrot, although it shows morphological, ecological and behavioural differences. It was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Seychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyiThe Seychelles black parrot is entirely dark grey-brown except for greyish undertail-coverts; the dark bill becomes paler during the breeding season.
Greater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasaThe greater vasa parrot's breeding season is uncertain, but is probably between October and December.
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigraThe lesser vasa parrot or black parrot is a black coloured parrot endemic to most of Madagascar.
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