Psittacula caniceps — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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Psittacula caniceps is endemic to the Nicobar archipelago, India, where it has been recorded from Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Menschal and Kondul islands. It apparently remains common, although the effect of the large tsunami in the area in 2006 is unknown, and the species may have declined as a result of coastal forest destruction2.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
It inhabits tall forest, feeding in small groups in the canopy on the fruit of Pandanus palms. It is perhaps more abundant in coastal forests than in the interior2.

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Conservation

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List Assessment

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Red List Category
NT
Near Threatened

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2010

Assessor/s
BirdLife International

Reviewer/s
Calvert, R., Symes, A., Butchart, S.

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Justification
This species has a moderately small range and population, it may be under pressure from habitat modification and trapping and hence is considered Near Threatened. The tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2006 may have caused a significant decline in the population. Should this be supported by empirical evidence, the species may qualify for uplisting in the future.

History
  • 2008
    Near Threatened
  • 2004
    Near Threatened
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Population

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Population
The global population is thought to be moderately small because while the species remains relatively common in some areas it occupies a restricted range and hence the population is perhaps best placed in the band 10,000-20,000 individuals.

Population Trend
Decreasing
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
Moderately large numbers are trapped for the cage-bird trade. Furthermore, increased settlement of the islands has led to increased pressure on natural resources and planned development projects could severely affect the habitat of this species. The 2006 tsunami destroyed large tracts of coastal forest which may have caused a subsequent decrease in the population. However, data remains sparse, and the rate of regeneration of such forests is uknown2.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions Underway
CITES Appendix II.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Determine the impact of trade on the species. Calculate rates of forest loss. Protect remaining areas of habitat. Assess the impact of the 2006 tsunami.

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Nicobar Parakeet

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The Nicobar Parakeet, Psittacula caniceps also known as Blyth's Parakeet is a parrot confined to the Nicobar Islands of the Indian Ocean. At 60 cm, it is the largest of the "true parakeets" in terms of length.

The Nicobar Parakeet is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN. Very little is actually known about its ecology and conservation status.

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