About the Brown-headed Parrot
The brown-headed parrot is a south-eastern African parrot.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| Species Codes | brhpar2, BHPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Parrot belong to?
The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Parrot?
The brown-headed parrot is a south-eastern African parrot....
Where can I report a Brown-headed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brhpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
183
Species in Family
713
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