Eos squamata

Abstract: We established reference ranges for three hematologic and 15 clinical chemistry parameters of 40 clinically healthy birds of the genus Eos. The following species were included to the study: Eos histrio (n = 19), Eos squamata (n = 8), Eos bomea (n = 5), Eos reticulata (n = 4), Eos cyanogenia (n = 4). Detailed information concerning methodology, which is often missing in papers dealing with reference values, is included. As far as possible, data are compared with literature, and some thoughts on obvious deviations are given. The problem of establishing reference values in rare species is reviewed.

Abstract: Trapping for the domestic and international pet trade is a significant conservation threat to several species of psittacines in the Northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Field studies conducted on the status of parrots in this region in the early 1990s assessed the impact of the trade and provided recommendations for regulations, but since then little research has been conducted to update the conservation status of these species. In July–August 2012, we conducted interviews and field surveys to assess the status of the parrot trade in seven villages on Obi Island, Maluku Utara province. We found substantial variation in prices depending on their final market, a heterogeneous pattern of trapping rates around the island, and that parrot trapping is very rarely the primary source of income for the trapper. Here we estimate the annual harvest for the three most commonly trapped species: Chattering Lory Lorius garrulus , Violet-necked Lory Eos squamata , and Eclectus Parrot Eclectus roratus . Our estimate for the minimum annual harvest of the Vulnerable-listed Chattering Lory on Obi is substantially higher than previous estimates for the global annual harvest of this species. It seems likely that the Chattering Lory, and in particular the distinctive flavopalliatus subspecies, is more threatened than is currently assumed. We recommend urgent action to assess the population size of this species on Obi, and suggest that a scheme of stakeholder-led no-take zones may be an effective conservation strategy for parrots on the island.

Abstract: In 1991 and 1992, field work was conducted in the north Moluccas under the he auspices of IUCN (the World Conservation Union) to ascertain the status of three species of parrot: White Cockatoo Cacatua alba , Chattering Lory Lorius garrulus and two subspecies of Violet-backed Lory Eos squamata riciniata and E. s. obiensis (Lambert 1993; in press). During these survey, about one month was spent on Bacan October/November 1991), four day on the adjacent island of Kasiruta (November 1991) and a further month on Obi (February 1992). Most of the parrot surveys were conducted in the lowlands and hills, although observations were made up to 1,300 m on the steep forested western slopes of Mt Sibela, Bacan, and at altitudes of up ca. 730 m in the upper catchment of the Widi Besar River, Obi. Even at these higher altitudes, however, the forest was tall, with trees estimated to be 30-35 m tall, and best described as submontane rather than montane even at 1,300 m. Unfortunately, it was not possible to reach the true montane forests of Mt Sibela (maximum elevation 2111m).

Abstract: Information of parrots bird keeping in North Maluku is available since the study has been conducted during April until July 2012. We interviewed 800 households in Ternate and Tobelo, North Maluku with total of 28 questions. The Questions were about the ownership of the birds, how to get, reason and how to keep care, as well as the perception of bird conservation related to bird-keeping. The results showed 13.6% of households keeping birds. Chattering lory Lorius garrulus were found to be the most popular pet (68.2%), followed by white cockatoo Cacatua alba (10.1%), eclectus parrot Eclectus roratus (7.3%) and violet-necked lory Eos squamata (16% ), the rest is divided equally respectively black-capped lory Lorius lory, and non-parrot species; blyth’s hornbill Rhyticeros plicatus, rock dove Columba livia, spectacled imperial-pigeon Ducula perspicillata. Birds were usually found with chained legs on wooden hangers (71%) and about 34% bird found with the flight feather hacked off to prevent escape. The concern for animal welfare were relatively low as well as for bird conservation.