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Birding Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Even better, just a few meters away from the food vendors, it is not too crowded, and the palm trees attract a number of birds, including two species of parrots. The first one is the Blue-naped Parrot. It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market.

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Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago: Greater Sundas and Wallacea–A Field Guide Review

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And, I’m stuck unless I remember that they are part of the Psittacidae family (not Parrot family, there are no English common name index entries). Eaton is co-founder and guide for Birdtour Asia, a passionate foe of illegal bird markets, and the author of numerous articles about little-known Southeast Asian bird species.

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