About the Perija Parakeet
The painted parakeet, known as the painted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in northeastern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura caeruleiceps |
| Species Codes | paipar5, PAIP, PEPA, PAPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Perija Parakeet belong to?
The Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Perija Parakeet?
The Perija Parakeet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Perija Parakeet?
The painted parakeet, known as the painted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in northeastern South America....
Where can I report a Perija Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Perija Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paipar5, or on iNaturalist.
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