About the Gray-headed Parakeet
The grey-headed parakeet is closely related to the slaty-headed parakeet which together form a super-species. It is found in Southeast Asia from north-eastern India to Vietnam.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacula finschii |
| Species Codes | gyhpar2, GHPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Parakeet belong to?
The Gray-headed Parakeet (Psittacula finschii) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray-headed Parakeet?
The Gray-headed Parakeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Parakeet?
The grey-headed parakeet is closely related to the slaty-headed parakeet which together form a super-species. It is found in Southeast Asia from north-eastern India to Vietnam....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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