The Comoro Black Parrot is a medium-sized, dark parrot endemic to the Comoro Islands, closely related to the Vasa Parrots but recognized as a distinct species.
Where to spot
Forests and cultivated areas on the Comoro Islands, particularly Grande Comore and Anjouan.
How to spot
Look for its uniform sooty-black plumage, relatively short tail, and dark bill. Its calls are often described as whistling or sibilant, distinct from the harsher Vasa Parrot calls.
When to spot
Active during the day. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Forests and cultivated areas on the Comoro Islands, particularly Grande Comore and Anjouan.
How to spot
Look for its uniform sooty-black plumage, relatively short tail, and dark bill. Its calls are often described as whistling or sibilant, distinct from the harsher Vasa Parrot calls.
When to spot
Active during the day. Observable year-round.
This parrot is relatively poorly studied compared to its Malagasy relatives, with much of its biology and ecology still awaiting comprehensive research.
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