Pesquet's Parrot eating soil (geophagy)

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Behaviour Upper body Pesquet's Parrot is a highly specialised frugivore, feeding almost exclusively on a few species of figs. Flowers and nectar have also been reported. At least in parts of its range, it is seasonally nomadic in response to the availability of fruits. The bare part of the head is presumably an adaption to avoid feather-matting from sticky fruits. Little is known about its breeding habits in the wild, but the two eggs are laid in a nest in a large, hollow tree. It is typically seen in pairs or groups up to 20 individuals. In flight it alternates between rapid flapping and short glides. Status The feathers of Pesquet's Parrot are highly prized. This combined with high prices in aviculture has resulted in over hunting. Habitat loss also presents an on-going problem. For these reasons, it is evaluated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Pesquet's Parrot is listed on Appendix II of CITES. f it is possible for your zoo to donate moulted feathers to the tribe

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Only their eyes are featherless as with many parrots.