About this species
The masked shining parrot (Prosopeia personata), also known as the masked parrot, masked musk parrot, or the yellow-breasted musk parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Viti Levu in Fiji. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, arable land, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Where it occurs
Fiji (Viti Levu); may have formerly occurred also on Ovalau and Bau.
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
