Guaiabero
| Guaiabero | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittaculidae |
| Genus: | Bolbopsittacus Salvadori, 1891 |
| Species: | B. lunulatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Bolbopsittacus lunulatus (Scopoli, 1786)
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The guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus) is a species of
endemic to the Philippines and locally known as bubutok. Its common name is derived from its reputation for eating guavas.[2]
Description
Measuring around 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, it is a smallish, stout parrot with a large bill and stubby tail. The sexes differ in plumage. The adult male is green overall, with more yellowish underparts and a pale blue face and collar and wing primaries. The rump is yellow-green. The bill is grey-blue and with a darker tip, and the eyes dark brown. The adult female is also greenish, with a yellow collar and less blue on the face. It has black crescent markings on the nape and rump. Its bill is paler grey.[2]
Behaviour
It inhabits lowland forests and adjacent cleared country. It is a predominantly
termitaria.[4]
Taxonomy
The guaiabero was first described as Psittacus lunulatus by
Samar are similar to the Leyte subspecies, but with a more yellow tone overall and classified as callainipictus.[2]
References
- . Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ ISBN 0-7018-0690-7.
- PMID 18653733.
- ^ Rosell II, N. T. B, Ocon, R., Mallari, C. S., & Mapua, I. (2007). Three nests of the Guaiabero Bolbopsittacus lunulatus. BirdingASIA 8: 74-76.
External links
- Oriental Bird Images: Guaiabero Archived 2021-07-14 at the Wayback Machine Selected photos
