About the Blue-naped Parrot
The blue-naped parrot, also known as the blue-crowned green parrot, Luzon parrot, the Philippine green parrot, and locally known as pikoy, is a parrot native throughout the Philippines and the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. It is illegal to hunt, capture or possess Blue-naped parrots under Philippine Law RA 9147.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Tanygnathus lucionensis |
| Species Codes | blnpar1, BNPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-naped Parrot belong to?
The Blue-naped Parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-naped Parrot?
The blue-naped parrot, also known as the blue-crowned green parrot, Luzon parrot, the Philippine green parrot, and locally known as pikoy, is a parrot native throughout the Philippines and the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. It is illega...
Where can I report a Blue-naped Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-naped Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blnpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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