About the Pearly Parakeet
The pearly parakeet, known as the pearly conure in aviculture, is a Vulnerable species in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura lepida |
| Species Codes | peapar1, PEPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pearly Parakeet belong to?
The Pearly Parakeet (Pyrrhura lepida) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pearly Parakeet?
The Pearly Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pearly Parakeet?
The pearly parakeet, known as the pearly conure in aviculture, is a Vulnerable species in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Pearly Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Pearly Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code peapar1, or on iNaturalist.
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