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When it is not the breeding season this species is rather sociable, forming flocks of up to 50 individuals that feed and roost together in their
natural habitat. The female does not leave the clutch during the breeding season and is therefore fed by the male. Females have a black upper
mandible (beak) and males a red one.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: Parrots; family: Psittaculidae |
|---|---|
| Diet | Primarily seeds, nuts and cereal grains but also buds and blossoms |
| Habitat | Mountain forests up to 4,000 m |
| Reproduction | Brooding: 26–28 days, 2–4 eggs; as a nestling: ca. 49 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
