About the Santarem Parakeet
The Santarém parakeet, also known as Hellmayr's parakeet or in aviculture as Hellmayr's conure or the Santarém conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in the eastern and central sections of the Amazon basin south of the Amazon River, only just extending onto the northern bank of this river.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura amazonum |
| Species Codes | sanpar2, SAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santarem Parakeet belong to?
The Santarem Parakeet (Pyrrhura amazonum) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Santarem Parakeet?
The Santarém parakeet, also known as Hellmayr's parakeet or in aviculture as Hellmayr's conure or the Santarém conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in the eastern and central sections of the Amazon basin south of the Amazon River, only just extending onto the norther...
Where can I report a Santarem Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Santarem Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sanpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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