About the Rufous-fronted Parakeet
The rufous-fronted parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. Endemic to Colombia, its natural habitats are high-altitude shrubland, high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat destruction and is classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons |
| Species Codes | rufpar1, RFPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-fronted Parakeet belong to?
The Rufous-fronted Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-fronted Parakeet?
The Rufous-fronted Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-fronted Parakeet?
The rufous-fronted parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. Endemic to Colombia, its natural habitats are high-altitude shrubland, high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat destruction and is classified as \"vulnerable\" by the International Union for Conse...
Where can I report a Rufous-fronted Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-fronted Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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