About the Santa Marta Parakeet
The Santa Marta parakeet is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura viridicata |
| Species Codes | sampar1, SMPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Marta Parakeet belong to?
The Santa Marta Parakeet (Pyrrhura viridicata) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Santa Marta Parakeet?
The Santa Marta parakeet is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Colombia....
Where can I report a Santa Marta Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Marta Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sampar1, 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
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Species in Family
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