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Sungai Clere Important Bird Area
The Sungai Clere Important Bird Area , also known as the Sungai Clere Protected Wildlife Area, and in Indonesian as ''Hutan Metiboat'', is a tract of low-lying forest and grassland in Timor-Leste, a country occupying the eastern end of the island of Timor in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Wallacea. Description The IBA comprises some 423 km2 of forests, grasslands and wetlands bordering the southern coast of the island, some 75 km south-east of the national capital, Dili, in the Manufahi District. Habitats include dry forest, ''Canarium'' dominated freshwater swamp forest and the 1000 ha freshwater Lake Modo Mahut, with extensive areas of savannah grassland converted from alluvial forest. Birds The site has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supports populations of bar-necked cuckoo-doves, black cuckoo-doves, Timor green pigeons, pink-headed imperial pigeons, yellow-crested cockatoos, olive-headed lorikeets, iris lor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bar-necked Cuckoo-dove
The bar-necked cuckoo-dove, also called the dusky cuckoo-dove was split into the following species in 2016. The name "bar-necked cuckoo-dove" remains valid when used to describe the ''Macropygia magna'' species complex as all of its members have barred necks and breasts. * Timor cuckoo-dove, ''Macropygia magna'' * Tanimbar cuckoo-dove, ''Macropygia timorlaoensis'' * Flores Sea cuckoo-dove, ''Macropygia macassariensis'' References {{Animal common name Birds by common name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Green Figbird
The green figbird or Timor figbird (''Sphecotheres viridis'') is a species of bird in the family Oriolidae. It is Endemism, endemic to forest, woodland, mangrove, and scrub on the Indonesian islands of Rote Island, Roti and Timor. It is moderately common, so is considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and the IUCN. Taxonomy and systematics Formerly, some authorities have classified the green figbird in the genus ''Oriolus''. It has sometimes included the two other figbirds as subspecies, in which case the combined species simply was known as "figbird", but today, all major authorities consider them as separate species.Higgins, P. J., L. Christidis, & H. A. Ford (2008). Family Oriolidae (Orioles). pp. 692-731 in: del Hoyo, J., A. Elliott, & D. A. Christie. eds. (2008). ''Handbook of the Birds of the World.'' Vol. 13. Pendulin-tits to Shrikes. Lynx Edicions. Dickinson, E. C. (editor) (2003). ''The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World.'' 3r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Fawn-breasted Whistler
The fawn-breasted whistler (''Pachycephala orpheus'') is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the islands of Timor and Wetar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Alternate names for the fawn-breasted whistler include the Sunda whistler and Timor whistler. The former name is shared with the bare-throated whistler. Three subspecies are recognised: * ''P. o. orpheus'' Jardine, 1849 – Rote Island, Timor, Jaco (east of Timor), Atauro (between Timor and Wetar) and Wetar (east Lesser Sunda Islands) * ''P. o. par'' Hartert, EJO, 1904 – Romang, east of Wetar; east Lesser Sunda Islands) * ''P. o. compar'' Hartert, EJO, 1904 – Leti and Moa (east of Timor, east Lesser Sunda Islands) The subspecies ''P. o. par'' and ''P. o. compar'' were formerly considered as subspecies of the yellow-throated whistler The yellow-throated whistler (''Pachycephala macrorhyncha'') or Banda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Plain Gerygone
The plain gerygone (''Gerygone inornata'') is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found on the islands of Wetar and Timor. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. References External links Gerygone inornataon Bird Life InternationalGerygone inornataon Encyclopedia of LifeGerygone inornataon Global Biodiversity Information FacilityGerygone inornataon BiolibGerygone inornataon ITIS The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is an American partnership of federal agencies designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the taxonomy of biological species. ITIS was originally formed in 1996 as an interagenc ... plain gerygone Birds of Timor Birds of Wetar plain gerygone Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Acanthizidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Black-breasted Myzomela
The black-breasted myzomela or red-rumped myzomela (''Myzomela vulnerata'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found on Timor island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest A forest is an ecosystem characterized by a dense ecological community, community of trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, ...s. References red-breasted myzomela Birds of Timor red-breasted myzomela Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Salomon Müller {{Meliphagidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Timor Friarbird
The Timor friarbird or plain friarbird (''Philemon inornatus'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. Habitat It is found on Timor island, where it plays an important cultural role. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest A forest is an ecosystem characterized by a dense ecological community, community of trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, ...s; it tends to be most present near roads, particularly flat low-traffic roads near rivers and mangroves. It is a species generalist. Threats It is threatened by human-caused habitat loss—caused by logging, forest fires, and illegitimate grazing—and poaching. Over the past decade, its population has decreased significantly. Diet It feeds primarily on nectar, and also eats insects and fruit. Social behavior Timor friarbirds live in pairs or small groups. References Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Streak-breasted Honeyeater
The streak-breasted honeyeater or streaky-breasted honeyeater (''Territornis reticulata'') is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is found on Timor island. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures lapse rate, fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is .... References streak-breasted honeyeater Birds of Timor streak-breasted honeyeater Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN {{Meliphagidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jonquil Parrot
The Jonquil parrot ''(Aprosmictus jonquillaceus)'' is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family with two subspecies, ''Aprosmictus jonquillaceus jonquillaceus'' and ''Aprosmictus jonquillaceus wetterensis''. It is a large, long-tailed green parrot with an orange bill and a wing patch which red in males and yellow in females. It is visible when a bird is perched and in flight. The juvenile looks like a female but lacks a wing patch. Habitat and distribution * Single birds or small flocks of 3 to 5 individuals can be found in forest, woodland, and acacia savanna on the Indonesian islands of Roti, Timor, and Wetar. * Restricted range; Near Threatened Behavior Vocalizations Produces a loud, shrill screech, as well as lower-pitched "kraak-kraaak" cries, and high-pitched tinkling noises (see external links for recording). Diet Wild diet is likely to be similar to that of the red-winged parrot: seeds, fruit, flowers, and insects. In mangroves, mistletoe is favoured. Red- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Iris Lorikeet
The iris lorikeet (''Saudareos iris'') is a small, up to long, green lorikeet bird. The male has a red forehead, yellow nape, purple band back from eye between nape and cheek, and yellowish below. The female almost similar with red-marked green forecrown and yellowish green cheek. The iris lorikeet is distributed in the forests and woodlands on the islands of Wetar and Timor in the Lesser Sundas. It is found from sea level to altitude of . The iris lorikeet is usually found in small flocks. Due to ongoing habitat loss, limited range and illegal trapping for the caged-bird trade, the iris lorikeet is evaluated as Near Threatened on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. Taxonomy The iris lorikeet was formerly placed in the genus ''Psitteuteles'' but was moved to a newly introduced genus ''Saudareos ''Saudareos'' is a genus of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Species identified within this genus include lorikeets from the Philippines an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Olive-headed Lorikeet
The olive-headed lorikeet (''Trichoglossus euteles''), also called the perfect lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in forest, woodland and cultivated areas on Timor and smaller nearby islands. Description The olive-headed lorikeet is a mainly green parrot about 24 cm (9.5 in) long. It has an olive coloured head which is demarcated by a green collar. Its beak is orange-red, its irises are red, and its legs are grey. The male and female have an identical external appearance. Juveniles have a slightly greener head, a brown beak, and brown irises.Forshaw (2006). plate 13. Taxonomy The taxonomic name of the olive-headed lorikeet is ''Trichoglossus euteles'' (Temminck, 1835). They are part of the genus of lorikeet ''Trichoglossus''. They also belong in the subfamily Loriinae of the family Psittaculidae. Habitat and Distribution Adonara and Lembata are medium to large volcanic islands located off the eastern tip of Flores, in East Nusa T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Yellow-crested Cockatoo
The yellow-crested cockatoo (''Cacatua sulphurea'') also known as the lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo, is a medium-sized (about 34-cm-long) cockatoo with white plumage, bluish-white bare orbital skin, grey feet, a black bill, and a retractile yellow or orange crest. The sexes are similar. The yellow-crested cockatoo is found in wooded and cultivated areas of East Timor and Indonesia's islands of Sulawesi and the Lesser Sundas. It is easily confused with the largerBirdLife Species Factsheet retrieved 10 February 2010 and more common , which has a more easterly distribution and can be distinguished b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
